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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
By: Forestfarm
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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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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5'-10'
- sun - shade
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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