Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)
Virginia creeper, also known as Grape-Woodbine, Five-leaved ivy, Woodbine
The Virginia Creeper, a North American vine from the grape family, boasts robust growth, fragrant blooms, and striking blue berries. Its leaves transform to a vivid crimson in autumn. Equipped with small forked tendrils and adhesive pads, it firmly attaches to various surfaces, often covering entire walls and offering habitat and nourishment for wildlife.
Key Facts About Virginia creeper
Attributes of Virginia creeper
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Height
20 m to 30 m
Spread
1.5 m to 3 m
Leaf Color
Green Red Orange
Flower Size
8 cm to 20 cm
Flower Color
Green White Yellow
Scientific Classification of Virginia creeper
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Vitales
Family
Grape
Genus
Parthenocissus
Species
Virginia creeper
Toxicity
ingestion or if the skin comes into significant physical contact with its sap