Encyclopaedia - Clematis - Źródło Dobrych Pnączy
Plant name
Plants height
from:     to: 
Annual growth
from:     to: 
Frost resistance zone
from:     to: 

Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Decoration form leaves
Flowering month VI VI
Evergreen plant no
Density on 1 m2
Annual growth 1-2 m
Aspect 1/2 sun, 1/4 sun, shadow, sun
Frost hardiness 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

A strong-growing, self-clinging vine adhering itself to supports by means of leaf tendrils - commonly referred to as "Virginia Creeper". Tall-growing, reaches a height of 10-20m (1-2m of annual growth). A fully hardy, healthy and undemanding species. Green leaves turn brilliant scarlet in autumn giving a spectacular display.
An excellent subject for growing over fences, but may also be trained over arbors, pergolas and other supports. Makes good ground cover.