Parthenocissus quinquefolia Engelmannii (Virginia Creeper)
This deciduous, woody vine bears glossy leaves with five serrated leaflets that emerge purple, turn deep green in summer, then an intense bronze-red in autumn. Hidden in the foliage are small clusters of green-white flowers that give way to insignificant blue-black fruit for birds to feed on. The vines don’t need support to climb, as the tendril ends have sucker disks to get them to where they need – and want- to go. Fast growth rate.
Blooms in mid-summer
30-50 ft tall (climbing) x 5-10 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Deer resistant
Attracts birds
Groundcover
| Zone | Zone 3 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Moisture | Low to Moderate Moisture |
