Ivy
Vines for the Prairies
| Cultivar
Name |
Zone
|
Flowers/Fruit
|
Description
|
| Engleman
Ivy
Parthenocissus
quinquefolia 'Englemannii' |
3 |
|
This
moderately vigorous vine is a selection of Virginia Creeper
with smaller leaves. The glossy green leaves turn
to a deep burgundy red in the fall and are most spectacular
when planted in a sunny location. It is a
self-clinging vine, growing to a height of 8m (26') tall.
Great for covering fences, walls or trellises.
Full sun to partial shade. |
| Virginia
Creeper
Parthenocissus
quinquefolia |
2 |
|
A
fast growing vine with small blue fruit. The dark,
glossy green leaves are arranged in a fan shape and turn
brilliant crimson red in the fall.
This low maintenance vine grows to a height of 10m (33') and
requires a support structure, such as a wall, fence,
trellis or building. Full sun to partial shade. |
Compiled
by Rachel Giesbrecht on November 26, 2004
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