Virginia Creeper Vine Seeds 

(Parthenocissus quinquefolia) 

Fast Hardy Climber Plant

Virginia Creeper is a Vigorous, Deciduous Woody Creeper and Climbing Vine can Grow up to 50 Feet – and Over 20 Feet in a Single Year – Clinging to Surfaces with Small, Branched Tendrils that have Strong Adhesive Disks on the Tips to Fasten onto Bark or Rock. Virginia Creeper is a Plant that is Especially Noticeable in the Fall when the Leaves become Colored Red in Cool Weather. It is Hardier than Boston Ivy, Growing in Zones 3-9, so it is Often used where Boston or Japanese Ivy Does Not Survive. This Highly Adaptable & Cold Hardy Vine Grows in Full Sun or Full Shade. When Grown as a Groundcover, it Can Provide Erosion Control on Slopes. Virginia Creeper is Very Drought Tolerant and a Vigorous Grower. Virginia Creeper Leaves Turn a Brilliant Red in the Fall, and the Vines Produce Dark Blue Berries that are Valued by Birds and Other Wildlife. 

Zones 3-9

Virginia Creeper Germination:

"Use more than you will need as not all seeds will germinate"

1) Place seeds in a zip lock bag filled with moist vermiculite and place in the fridge for 8 weeks. Periodically check & mist with a spray bottle to keep moist...never wet.

2) After 8 weeks, remove the seeds and scarify them by rubbing with a nail file or rough grit sand paper. Never sand too deep into the shell.

3) Soak in water overnight.

4) Plant the seeds 3/8" deep in a well draining seed starting mix.

5) Keep the temperature between 60-68 degrees F. & keep in partial shade with only low filtered light.

6) Expect germination in 2-3 Weeks