Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

Type: Species | Edit History Plant ID - 28602

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rhamnales
Family: Vitaceae
Genus: Parthenocissus
Species: Parthenocissus quinquefolia


Common Names add American ivy edit \| delete Five-leaved ivy edit \| delete Woodbine edit \| delete Virginia creeper edit \| delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Ground Cover Native Ornamental Vine Zones / Hardiness edit 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) Height (Maximum) edit 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m) Spread (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m) Flowering Start edit May Flowering End edit August Leaf Colour edit Red Green - Medium Leaf Shape edit Palmate Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know.	Suitable For edit Wall/Trellis Low Maintenance Garden Wildlife Garden Woodland Garden Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade Full Shade Soil Types edit Well-drained Loamy / Medium Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) Bloom Colour edit Green Wildlife Value edit Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds) Propagation Techniques edit Seed Root Cutting Skill Level edit Beginner Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Acts as a groud cover in the absence of something to climb. edit \| delete Bloom is a greenish-white. edit \| delete In autumn/fall leaves will turn an attractive deep red. edit \| delete Berries provide food source for birds. edit \| delete Berries are poisonous to humans due to the presence of oxalic acid. edit \| delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Ampelopsis latifolia
Ampelopsis quinquefolia
Hedera quinquefolia
Parthenocissus hirsuta
Parthenocissus inserta
Psedera quinquefolia
Vitis inserta
Vitis quinquefolia

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