Virginia creeper
Contrary to popular belief, this is NOT POISON IVY. This plant is a healthy Virginia creeper.
Virginia creeper prefers growing conditions very similar to poison ivy and often will grow along side it.
Notice the 5 leaves (poison ivys 3 leaves) all similar in shape and how they are attached to the stem.
The virginia creeper vine is woody with simple tendrills to hold the vine to its host.
The Virginia Creeper (Quinquefolia) is generally described as a perennial vine. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Virginia Creeper (Quinquefolia) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Virginia Creeper (Quinquefolia) will reach up to 1 foot high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 1 foot.
The Virginia Creeper (Quinquefolia) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -28°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
