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Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a deciduous, woody vine that is
commonly known as Virginia creeper. It is native to eastern and central North
America south to Mexico. It occurs statewide in Missouri, typically being
located in open areas of ravines, valleys, rich woods, thickets, rocky bluffs,
hillsides and fencerows. This is a vigorous tendril-climbing vine that will
rapidly grow to 30-50’ long or more. It also will creep along the ground as
suggested by the common name. Compound-palmate leaves (usually 5 saw-toothed
leaflets, each leaflet to 6” long) emerge purplish in spring, mature to dull
green in summer and change to attractive shades of purple and crimson red in
fall. Greenish white flowers in late spring to early summer appear in the upper
leaf axils. Flowers give way to blue-black berries (to 3/8” diameter). Birds
eat the berries.
Growing Instructions
The seeds have a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in the
fall or winter for spring germination or they can be cold stratified to
simulate winter conditions and to break their dormancy at any time of the year.
1. Place the seeds in a plastic bag and seal it. Store the bag in a
refrigerator for 2 months.
2. The seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Fill a pot with a mixture of half potting soil and
half sand or vermiculite. Water the mixture so that it is moist but not wet.
3. Sow the seeds on the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
4. Water the container and leave it to drain.
5. Put the pot in a warm, sunny area.
6. Water the pot regularly so that the soil is moist but not wet.
7. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are a few inches tall.
David (verified owner) –
Very healthy seeds! Well worth it.
Edward (verified owner) –
Good quality.
Phoenix (verified owner) –
They arrived very fresh and not bruised. They were delicious.
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