Quick answer: Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is native to 27 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Moist |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained soils - sandy loam, clay, limestone-based |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jun |
| Height | Vine up to 40 ft |
| Wildlife value | Fruit feeds many bird species through winter, larval host for sphinx moths |
Berries highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Symptoms: nausea, abdominal pain, bloody vomiting/diarrhea, dilated pupils, headache, sweating, weak pulse, drowsiness, facial twitching. Plant tissues can irritate skin in sensitive individuals
none noted (vigorous growth noted as characteristic trait)
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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