미국담쟁이덩굴 '몬함'

미국담쟁이덩굴 '몬함'

과명	Vitaceae (포도과)	속명	Parthenocissus (담쟁이덩굴속)
전체학명	Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Monham'	추천명	미국담쟁이덩굴 '몬함'
이명		외국명	Virginia creeperVirginia creeper; Woodbine

Parthenocissus 'Silver Showers'

• Parthenocissus quinquefolia Star Showers 'Monham'

Parthenocissus quinquefolia Variegata

Plant Common Name

Star Showers® Virginia Creeper, Virginia Creeper

This North American native can be quite vigorous and will cover a stone wall or fence in no time.

Virginia creeper is a tough woody vine that clings to surfaces via spidery tendrils tipped with flattened adhesive pads called holdfasts. In the wild, it is found across much of eastern North America from Maine to Florida eastward into Texas where it exists in forests and rambles up trees. It is deciduous and has deep green palm-shaped compound leaves with five leaflets (quinquefolia means "five-leaved"). In the autumn its foliage turns fiery hues of red and orange.

Virginia creeper blooms with inconspicuous flat-topped clusters of green flowers that mature into black berries. These are eaten by many birds and small mammals, which in turn distribute the plants freely.

This vine grows in full sun to shade and tolerates many soil types as long as they are well-drained. It can be planted along buildings or stone walls, though some worry that such vines can damage mortar. It is a bit too vigorous for arbors, but may be well-suited to large pergolas. This is such a common and pervasive native that it may appear in your yard unexpectedly.

http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/parthenocissus-quinquefolia-monham-star-showers-pp10128/