Virginia Creeper

Virginia Creeper is a large self-supporting climbing plant that is valuable for large walls, fences and pergolas, as well as for ground cover in a wide range of difficult locations. It grows over 30 feet tall and at least 10 feet wide, so don’t plant it in areas with limited space. On houses it may need regular trimming to control where it grows. The attractive 5-lobed leaves are purple-pink in spring, bright green and attractive all summer, and spectacular shades of crimson and purple-reds in fall – a real seasonal highlight. On a south-facing wall it cools the interior, reducing costs and air-con usage.

• Attractive self-supporting climber for brick and stone walls
• Spectacular fall colors of crimson and purple-reds
• Good ground cover for shady areas and poor soil
• Grows in deep shade, dry and wet areas, and isn’t eaten by deer
• Native plant suitable for natural and woodland plantings.

The fall colors of Virginia Creeper are strongest in full sun, but it will grow through all light conditions, even into full shade. It grows in almost any soil, from dry to wet, and in heavy clays. It grows beneath black walnut, and isn’t eaten by deer or bothered by pests or diseases. It is drought-resistant once established. Trim as necessary to control the spread, or cut back hard every few years.