Virginia Creeper
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Virginia Creeper |
Botanical Name | Parthenocissus quinquefolia |
Description | |
Plant Type | Vine |
Mature Height | 40 to 50 ft |
Mature Width | 8 to 10 ft |
Growth Habit | Climbing |
Bloom Color | Green-white |
Bloom Interest | Insignificant |
Bloom Period | May to August |
Seasonal Interest | Fall |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Type | Palmate Compound |
Fall Color | Red-Orange, Yellow |
Attributes | Black Walnut Tolerant, Clay Soil, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Shade |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | Yes |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 9 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Moderate |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Provide slow deep watering when dry during weather extremes. |
Fertilize Notes | Fertilize with an azalea food every spring and water in. |
Prune Notes | Prune lightly anytime and wait until early spring for large-scale cutting. |