Seven-leaf Creeper Parthenocissus heptaphylla
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Ampelopsis heptaphylla
- Psedera heptaphylla
- Vitis heptaphylla
- Phonetic Spelling
- par-then-oh-SIS-us hep-tuh-FILL-uh
- Description
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The Sevenleaf Creeper is a deciduous vine or creeper native to Texas. In its native habitat, it can be found climbing on vegetation in rocky or sandy soils in woods and river bottoms.
The dark green leaves develop into showy crimson to scarlet for your fall colors.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Parthenocissus
- Species:
- heptaphylla
- Family:
- Vitaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Texas
- Wildlife Value:
- Birds are attracted to the berries. Also attracts bees.
- Play Value:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Screening
- Textural
- Wildlife Food Source
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Perennial
- Vine
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Climbing
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Black
- Blue
- Fruit Type:
- Berry
- Fruit Description:
- Small blue-black berries.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Green
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Corymb
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Small, inconspicuous flowers.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Smooth
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Orange
- Red/Burgundy
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Oblanceolate
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- The stems are brown when mature.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Patio
- Slope/Bank
- Walkways
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Songbirds
