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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.| an alternate treatment is to bury the seed in snow for 50 days

Parthenocissus quinquefoliaParthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia Creeper, Woodbine

In Stock: 11.056 lb (Total:11.056lb)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

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11.06 lb

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Germination:

76%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

18,513

Quantity:

11.06 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2024

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Item ID:

1835979

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.| an alternate treatment is to bury the seed in snow for 50 days

Parthenocissus quinquefolia, commonly known as Virginia Creeper Woodbine, is a remarkable perennial vine that captivates with its vigorous growth and enchanting seasonal color changes. Native to eastern North America and extending south to Mexico, this deciduous member of the grape family (Vitaceae) is renowned for its lustrous, five-leaflet, palmate foliage that transitions from vibrant purplish hues in the spring to rich green in summer and brilliant shades of red in the fall. Virginia Creeper is an easy-to-grow climber, rapidly reaching lengths of 30 to 50 feet or more, thanks to its tendril system with adhesive holdfasts that securely attach to various surfaces. Its adaptability is impressive, thriving in average, well-drained soils with full sun to part shade exposure. It tolerates urban pollution, deer, drought, and clay soils. While its greenish-white flowers are discreet, they yield striking blue-black berries, a delightful treat for songbirds. Ideal as a natural screen or ground cover, Virginia Creeper should be planted where it has space to expand, avoiding delicate structures as its gripping power can influence surfaces. Add a touch of nature's artwork to your garden with this resilient and beautiful vine.