Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 to 90 days
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed
Other: seeds normally germinate in 7-30 days at diurnally alternating temperatures of 86 and 68 degrees F.
Native to: Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kirgizstan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Palestine, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia
Introduced to: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina Northeast, Azores, Baleares, Bangladesh, Belgium, British Columbia, California, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Caroline Is., Chad, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, East Himalaya, Easter Is., Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf of Guinea Is., Idaho, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kriti, Laos, Libya, Madeira, Massachusetts, Mexico Northwest, Morocco, New Hampshire, New York, New Zealand North, Oregon, Pakistan, Pennsylvania, Peru, Poland, Portugal, South European Russi, Spain, Tibet, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Vietnam, Washington, West Himalaya
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 to 90 days
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed
Other: seeds normally germinate in 7-30 days at diurnally alternating temperatures of 86 and 68 degrees F.
Native to: Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kirgizstan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Palestine, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia
Introduced to: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina Northeast, Azores, Baleares, Bangladesh, Belgium, British Columbia, California, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Caroline Is., Chad, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, East Himalaya, Easter Is., Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf of Guinea Is., Idaho, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kriti, Laos, Libya, Madeira, Massachusetts, Mexico Northwest, Morocco, New Hampshire, New York, New Zealand North, Oregon, Pakistan, Pennsylvania, Peru, Poland, Portugal, South European Russi, Spain, Tibet, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Vietnam, Washington, West Himalaya
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Introduced
Vitis vinifera purpurea, also known as Purpleleaf Grape or Teinturier Grape, is a cultivar of Vitis vinifera that is known for its deep purple foliage. The leaves are typically a deep burgundy color in the summer, and turn a brilliant red in the fall. The grapes are also a deep purple color, and are edible, but they have a bitter skin.
Vitis vinifera purpurea is a vigorous vine that can grow up to 30 feet long. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-9, and can be grown in a variety of climates. The vine prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to care for, and does not require a lot of pruning.
Vitis vinifera purpurea is a popular ornamental vine, and is often used to create trellises, arbors, and other structures. It can also be grown as a groundcover. The vine is also a good choice for winemaking, as the deep purple color of the grapes gives the wine a rich flavor.