20 Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) Seeds

20 Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) Seeds

Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a deciduous, woody vine that is commonly known as the Virginia creeper. It is native to eastern and central North America south of Mexico. It occurs statewide in Missouri, typically being located in open areas of ravines, valleys, rich woods, thickets, rocky bluffs, hillsides, and fencerows.

This is a vigorous tendril-climbing vine that will rapidly grow to 30-50’ long or more. It also will creep along the ground as suggested by the common name. Compound-palmate leaves (usually 5 saw-toothed leaflets, each leaflet to 6” long) emerge purplish in spring, mature to dull green in summer, and change to attractive shades of purple and crimson red in fall. Greenish-white flowers in late spring to early summer appear in the upper leaf axils. Flowers give way to blue-black berries (to 3/8” in diameter). Birds eat the berries.

Genus - Parthenocissus
Species - Quinquefolia
Common name - Virginia Creeper
Other names - Ampelopsis, Woodbine, American Ivy, Five Leaved Ivy
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 4 - 9
Height - 30'-50' / 9 - 15 m
Plant type - Vine
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral
Soil type - Clay, loam, sand, well-drained
Water requirements - Average
Landscape uses - Groundcover, Vine
Leaf / Flower color - Green, in fall - dark red / Yellow Green
Plant growth rate - Fast