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 quinquefolia is 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 Creeper is 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 buildings for 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-ō-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