Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 20-40 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous Variegated Other: Dark green with pink and white variegation, turning red in fall. |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: 1/3 inch dark blue-black berries |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Green |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Pollution Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |