PlantsShade & Groundcovers
Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Chicago-region native. Suited to zone 6a.
Wall/trellis vine with fall color
EasyShade & GroundcoversAlso Shrubs & Vines
- Light
- Shade–sun
- Moisture
- Dry–medium
- Mature size
- 10–30 ft vine
- Spacing
- Dedicated trellis
- Bloom or harvest
- Flowers inconspicuous; blue fruit; red fall color
- How it spreads
- Very vigorous vine
- What to buy
- Plug or container plant; provide the support and mature-space requirement before planting.
- When to plant
- Apr–May; late Aug–Sep, finishing about six weeks before the first frost.
In the design
Use a dedicated support; never allow the vine to overwhelm young trees or gutters.
