Autumn foliage color is upon us in the Southern Appalachian region (USDA zones 6 and 7). On a weekend drive through the Smoky Mountains, vivid red Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) foliage draped highway fences and tree branches. Virginia creeper foliage peaks 2 to 3 weeks ahead of most woodland trees and shrubs. Lots of gardeners […]
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Virginia Creeper – A Question of Place
Posted by Hugh on October 10th, 2011
Posted in Aggressive grower, Native Plant, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Virginia creeper, winter hardiness 
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