Parthenocissus quinquefolia 10 seeeds "Virginia creeper"

VirginiaCreeper is a deciduous, woody vine that is native to nativeto eastern and central North America and occurs statewide in open areas in ravines, rich woods and valleys. A vigorous tendril-climber that needs no support and typically grows 30-50'. Itadheres to flat surfaces (e.g., brick, stone or wood walls) via adhesive disks at the tendril ends. Compound palmate leaves (usually 5 leaflets, with each leaflet to 6" long) emerge purplish inspring, mature to a lustrous dark green in summer and change to crimson, flaming red or purplein fall. Fall color can be quite attractive. Clusters of small, greenish-white flowers appear in the upper leaf axils in late spring to early summer, but are generally hidden by the foliage. Flowers give way to dark blue to black berries. The blue fruits looklike miniature grapes, but are poisonous. Though the fruits are notgood for humans to eat, they are enjoyed by many species of birds andother wildlife. Virginia Creeper tolerates any soilor sun exposure and practically anything else one can throw at it. Agood plant for rapidly covering large structures it can function as a ground cover as well as a high climbing vine.

SowingParthenocissus quinquefolia Seeds:

VirginiaCreepe seeds possess a thick, impermeable seed-coat which prevents orsignificantly retards germination. Scarification, coldstratification, and moisture enhance germination.

Scarify:Soak in water 24 Hours

Stratify: Cold60 days, 40 Degrees F

Germination: Sow3/8¿ DeepSiteRequirements/Soiltolerances: Easily grown in average,medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates fullshade and a wide range of soil and environmental conditions.

Culture:

Uses: Bonsai. Excellent covering forwalls, trellises, arbors or fences. May also be grown on the groundto cover old stumps, rock piles or other eyesores or for erosioncontrol on slopes.