How to Grow and Care for Parthenocissus

The virginia creeper is a North American vine from the grape family that has it all - vigorous growth, fragrant flowers, decorative blue-colored berries, and leaves that turn crimson in the fall. Using small forked tendrils with adhesive pads, the virginia creeper will cling strongly to almost all surfaces. It can grow over entire walls, providing shelter and food for wildlife.

Boston ivy is not ivy at all but is a member of the Vitaceae family. This means that it is less damaging than traditional ivy; its tendrils do not exploit weaknesses in masonry but attach to structures via sticky pads. The leaves of boston ivy are glossy and green in summer and mature to beautiful scarlet or crimson in the fall.

Woodbine (Parthenocissus vitacea) is a plant species native to the United States. This plant species attracts tumbling flower beetles and sweat bees. These insects collect pollen from its flowers.

Silvervein creeper is a vigorous deciduous climber that is self-clinging and can attach to garden walls or trees. Its leaves are one of its most attractive qualities, as they have three to five leaflets with gorgeous silver veins running through them. The leaves have deep burgundy undersides and are sometimes flushed with purple.

Parthenocissus laetevirens is a vigorous climbing vine famed for its lush green leaves that create a dense foliage. In the warmer months, this plant becomes a tapestry of green as it clings to walls and trees with adhesive tips on its tendril-like branches. Although not boasting significant flowers, its autumn transformation reveals a stunning display of deep red or purple leaves. Adaptable to various conditions, parthenocissus laetevirens thrives in both sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for urban greening or as a natural privacy screen.