Romence Gardens
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
- Fast-growing vine for sun or shade
- Unbeatable red autumn color
- Berries are an important food source for birds
Gorgeous creeping or climbing vine that has large compound, palmate green leaves that are 6" long. They emerge a purple color and then mature to a deeper green and in the fall change to purple then to crimson-red. The flowers are not extremely showy, but give way to blue-black berries that are quite attractive to birds. Native to the eastern U.S.
Uses: Trellis and Arbors, Groundcover, Screening
Nature Attraction: Birds
Critter Resistance: Deer
Notable Features: Vigorous Grower
Growth Habit: Climbing/Spreading
Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in sun or shade in any fertile, well-drained soil. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including full shade, drought, clay soils, deer, and black walnuts. Grow on brick or stone walls, large trees, arbors, or fences; attaches easily via sucker-like discs at the end of tendrils. An effective groundcover for erosion control on slopes. May require occasional trimming to keep it in bounds.