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Parthenocissus inserta

Also Known As

  • Parthenocissus vitacea
  • Thicket Creeper
  • Virginia Creeper
  • Woodbine

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 40'
  • W: 12'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Parthenocissus inserta plant details

Parthenocissus inserta is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green and red foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Parthenocissus inserta

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: vitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 0 - 12 FT - wide, 0 - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Parthenocissus inserta

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Virginia Creeper ?twin? in its attractive 5-parted leaves with their amazing fall show, but not an identical twin because this vigorous, large vine doesn?t have suction cups: for fences, trees, scrambling, but not walls. S/M

Gardening facts about Parthenocissus inserta plant

How to Grow Parthenocissus inserta

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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