species 162,636 observations
Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Field notes
Parthenocissus quinquefolia, commonly known as Virginia creeper, woodbine, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger, is a species of flowering vine in the grape family Vitaceae.
The species is native to eastern and central North America, with its range extending from south-eastern Canada and the eastern United States, west to Manitoba and Utah, and as far south as eastern Mexico and Guatemala. It has been introduced globally and is considered an invasive species to varying degrees in the European Union, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, and Cuba.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Grape Leaf-Miner Moth, Virginia Creeper Clearwing, Isabella Tiger Moth, Virginia Creeper Sphinx
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Lasioptera psederae, Dasineura parthenocissi, Ampeloglypter ampelopsis
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Virginia Creeper Treehopper, Red-eyed Vireo, Northern Flicker, Hermit Thrush
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Sumac Cellophane Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Woodland Mosquito
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Vine Ground cover Poisonous
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.