This deciduous climber has woody stems that attach to most things with its suckering tendrils and forms a dense cover. It has leaves with 5-green- bronze leaflets that turn red-yellow during autumn and the small white star-shaped flowers appear in summer.

Hardiness zones 3 to 9

Parthenocissus quinquefoliais naturally found in North America growing in most well drained fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant.

Virginia Creeperis a fast growing vine that reaches 300mm (1ft) tall as a ground cover or can attain a height of 10m (30ft) on brick fences or on the side of buildingsfor controlling indoor temperature. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. ID 314

Note:
Care must be taken when growing on buildings has the adhesive suckering discs can cause surface damage when removed.

Parthenocissus (par-then-ô-KIS-us) quinquefolia(kwing-kwee-FO-lee-a)

"Parthenocissus", from Greek parthenon, "virgin", + kissos, "ivy"; "quinquefolia", from Latin words meaning "five leaves", referring to the leaflets.

Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee)
Grapevine and Virginia Family