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Virginia Creeper
Each leaflet is about 3"-7" long and an inch or two wide. Easy to grow, the Virginia Creeper can get out of hand if not managed. The berries are blue-black, less than a half-inch across and much relished by birds. The deciduous leaves that radiate outward from a leaf stem, like spokes on a wheel. Virginia creeper is favored for its brilliant fall foliage and as a manitenance-free ground cover. Virginia creeper will thrive in most soils, in sun or partial shade, with or without a structure to climb on. Also known as Woodbine, it will send up sprouts and seed itself, and established plantings may smother shrubs and trees. The individual flowers are tiny and inconspicuous, and arranged in elaborate long-stemmed clusters, with each flower at the tip of its own flower stem. When allowed to clamber over trees or other tall structures, it develops elongated leafy festoons that are especially showy. The leaves turn fiery red in fall and are very showy. Where there is nothing to climb, it attaches to the ground with adventitious roots, and makes an excellent cover for slopes or other places where grass is not practical or desired. The Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is a fast-growing, high-climbing vine that attaches itself with tendrils which expand, disk-like, on their tips. ... more
Japanese Spurge - Green Carpet Your lawn work stops were this plant starts. This evergreen is self-sustaining and always looks well. This plant is used extensively under large spreading trees, back of buildings or in other situations too shady for grass to grow. Once established, a Pachysandra planting will eliminate grass cutting and weeding. Green Carpet is the only satisfactory plant that will grow as a ground cover under Pine trees. It is ideal for partly shaded or full shade areas. |
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