A LITTLE MORE LIFE
Virginia creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Native berries feed birds and mammals, while small flowers feed pollinators.
MAKE IT FEEL AT HOME
A spot to thrive.
A vigorous climbing vine; keep its adhesive holdfasts away from painted walls, gutters, and wiring.
- Sunlight
- Shade
- Soil moisture
- Average moisture / Dry soil
- Mature size
- 30–50 ft tall · 5–10 ft wide
- Season of interest
- Spring–Summer
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–10
- Garden role
- A leafy climber with fall color
ONE GOOD SWAP
Instead of english ivy.
Hedera helix
Try virginia creeper for a leafy climber with fall color.
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Photo credits & licenses
Virginia creeper: Hope Duckworth · CC BY 4.0
English ivy: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0
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