Parthenocissus Quinquefolia / Virginia Creeper Genus - Parthenocissus Species - Quinquefolia Common name - Virginia Creeper Other names - Ampelopsis, Woodbine, American Ivy, Five Leaved Ivy Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 4 - 9 Height / spread - 30'-50' / 9 - 15 m / -- Plant type - Vine Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade Growth rate - Fast Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral Soil type - Clay, loam, sand, well drained Water requirements - Average Landscape uses - Groundcover, Vine Leaf / Flower color - Green, in fall - dark red / -- Plant growth rate - Fast This North American native can be quite vigorous and will cover a stone wall or fence in no time. Virginia creeper is a tough woody vine that clings to surfaces via spidery tendrils tipped with flattened adhesive pads called holdfasts. In the wild, it is found across much of eastern North America from Maine to Florida eastward into Texas where it exists in forests and rambles up trees. It is deciduous and has deep green palm-shaped compound leaves with five leaflets (quinquefolia means "five-leaved"). In the autumn its foliage turns fiery hues of red and orange. Virginia creeper blooms with inconspicuous flat-topped clusters of green flowers that mature into black berries. These are eaten by many birds and small mammals, which in turn distribute the plants freely. This vine grows in full sun to shade and tolerates many soil types as long as they are well-drained. It can be planted along buildings or stone walls, though some worry that such vines can damage mortar. It is a bit too vigorous for arbors, but may be well-suited to large pergolas. This is such a common and pervasive native that it may appear in your yard unexpectedly. (info source: Learn2Grow.com) Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds