Virginia Creeper, American Ivy
Scientific Name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.
Family: Vitaceae
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 61. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc. (USDA, NRCS)
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 3-9.
Heat Tolerance: Light shade in hot deserts, use it on the biuldings north side
Sun Exposure: Light shade, does ok in full sun or shade
Origin: Eastern North America
Growth Habits: Fast growing deciduous vine; attaches itself with disk-like extensions on the tendrils; leaves palmately compound with 5 leaflets
Flowers: Greenish flowers
Watering Needs: Regular water
Propagation: Root cuttings, seeds
Blooming Habits:
Inconspicuous flowers in clusters, followed by blue-black berries eaten by the birds.
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