Virginia Creeper (Note: The provided image actually shows Virginia Creeper vine, not a grass species; however, evaluating this as a common groundcover/weed often found alongside turfgrasses)
Parthenocissus quinquefolia · Broadleaf deciduous woody vine (Not a grass)
Grass Family
Vitaceae (Grape Family)
Grass Category
Landscape vine, groundcover, or weed in turf
Variety / Cultivar
Wild type
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9
About This Grass
A vigorous woody vine featuring palmately compound leaves with typically five leaflets, turning a brilliant red in autumn. Not a grass, but often grows in similar environments.
Blade Characteristics
Leaves are divided into 5 distinct leaflets with toothed margins, medium to dark green in summer, medium texture.
Root System
Deep woody root system with extensive runners and adventitious roots.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Eastern and central North America
Growth Habit
Climbing woody vine using tendrils with adhesive discs, and trailing groundcover
Sunlight & Water Needs
Adapts well to full sun to full shade; moderate water needs once established.
Mowing & Maintenance
Requires manual removal, trimming, or broadleaf herbicide control when invading turfgrass.
Special Characteristics
High adaptability to various soils and light levels, excellent fall color, can become aggressive in landscapes.
Ecological Information
Native species providing high value for wildlife, producing berries for birds and shelter for insects.