Not a grass
Parthenocissus quinquefolia · Not applicable - broadleaf woody vine
Grass Family
Vitaceae
Grass Category
Invasive/Weed (when found in lawns)
Variety / Cultivar
Wild type
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9
About This Grass
The image shows Virginia Creeper, a woody deciduous vine with palmately compound leaves typically featuring five leaflets, rather than a grass. It climbs via tendrils with adhesive discs.
Blade Characteristics
Not applicable - broadleaf plant with palmate leaflets having toothed margins.
Root System
Woody root system with taproot and adventitious roots.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Eastern and central North America
Growth Habit
Climbing or trailing woody vine
Sunlight & Water Needs
Adapts to full sun to full shade; moderate water needs once established.
Mowing & Maintenance
Controlled by pruning, pulling, or broadleaf herbicides; incompatible with standard turf management.
Special Characteristics
Turns brilliant red in autumn; produces small dark blue berries consumed by wildlife; can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals due to calcium oxalate crystals.
Ecological Information
Native vine providing food and cover for birds and small mammals; aggressive climber that can smother trees and shrubs if left unchecked.