Botanical Name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia
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Common Name: Virginia Creeper  
Plant photo of: Parthenocissus quinquefolia
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Vine

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Red

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Blue, Purple

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Connon Nursery/Sortomme
  • Description

  • Notes

This deciduous vine grows fast, adhering itself to fences, structures, or any object that does not move fast enough out of the way. It has glossy green leaves that have five lobes (hence the name); red fall color; and colorful purple fruit on bright red stems that the birds are mad for. Not for the small garden, but very tough.