Virginia Creeper plant profile
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
A perennial ornamental for partial sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Virginia Creeper
Virginia creeper is a vigorous tendril-climbing native vine grown for its crimson fall color; its greenish flowers in late spring to early summer (NC State: May to July) are insignificant. Plant in spring or fall where it has room to run; the best red fall color comes in sunnier spots.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Virginia Creeper in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a to 10bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: beetles, scale, leafhoppers, leaf spot.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.