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Virginia Creeper vs Blue Virginsbower Clematis

Clematis occidentalis

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

CUSTOM GROW

Blue Virginsbower Clematis
Virginia Creeper

Blue Virginsbower Clematis is a species of flowering plant from the buttercup family. This plant is native to North America and is commonly used in gardens and landscaping. This plant varies in appearance but generally produces vines and climbs surfaces. Blue Virginsbower Clematis produces deep purple-blue flowers and green leaves that are divide into three thick leaflets.

Virginia Creeper is a fast-growing, climbing vine. Its root-like tendrils attach themselves to any non-smooth surface, even brick, but will also grow as a ground cover.

Virginia Creeper makes a beautiful ornamental plant for your garden; its attractive foliage turns from green to deep red in the fall. Birds will love its red berries.

Blue Virginsbower Clematis Quick Facts

Virginia Creeper Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high

Toxicity: skin irritant

Toxicity: berries are toxic
Fall colour: red and purple
Flowers: deep purple-blue
Berries: small, hard, purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Other Names: western blue virginsbower
Other Names: five-finger, five-leaved ivy