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Sevenleaf Creeper

Parthenocissus heptaphylla

Status
native
Keystone
34 caterpillar species raised on Parthenocissus vines
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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15 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Lesser Grapevine Looper Moth, Greater Grapevine Looper Moth, Nessus Sphinx, American Copper Underwing 13
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Rough-coated Longhorned Beetle 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Virginia Creeper Treehopper 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Vines
Light
Full sun Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Rocky Sand
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Deer resistant
Yes
Habit
Climbing Creeping Spreading
Plant type
Perennial Vine Ground cover

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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