Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper) attracts beneficial insects multi-stemmed shrub with both woody

multi-stemmed shrub with both woody and herbaceous branches

Loosens clay soils better than gypsum and is cheaper to use

bees and butterflies

constructed wetlands

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun to bright shade Bloom color Yellow Bloom time  Spring Mature height 5-8 ft Mature spread 4-6 ft Attracts Butterflies

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper) attracts beneficial insects multi-stemmed shrub with both woodyVirginia Creeper is an adaptable Texas native vine that can attach itself to surfaces. The presence of adhesive tips instead of penetrating rootlets means it doesn't damage buildings the way some vines do. It has large leaves that provide attractive fall color, and it does well both in the sun or shade. It is often confused with poison ivy, but you can easily differentiate the two because poison ivys leaves come in three, and Virginia Creeper is five