Parthenocissus quinquefolia <br>VIRGINIA CREEPER

Virginia creeper is native to eastern and central North America, from southeastern Canada and the eastern United States west to Manitoba and Utah, and south to eastern Mexico and Guatemala.

It is a prolific deciduous climber, reaching heights of 20-30 m (66-98 ft) in the wild. It climbs smooth surfaces using small forked tendrils tipped with small strongly adhesive pads 5 mm (0.20 in) in size.

The leaves sometimes turn a decorative bright red in the fall.

The flowers are small and greenish, produced in inconspicuous clusters in late spring. These berries are toxic to humans, though are safe for birds and provide an important winter food source for many bird species.

Virginia creeper is grown as an ornamental plant, because of its ability to rapidly cover and shade walls and buildings, and its deep red to burgundy fall (autumn) foliage.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-9

Height: 66-100', 20-30m

Location: Sun or shade

Seeds per packet: 20