Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Country Or Region Of Origin
Texas
Plant Profile: Parthenocissus heptaphylla
Taxonomy: Parthenocissus heptaphyllaNames
Seven-leaf Creeper, Sevenleaf Creeper
Phonetic Spelling:par-then-oh-SIS-us hep-tuh-FILL-uh
Genus:Parthenocissus
Species:heptaphylla
Family:Vitaceae
The Sevenleaf Creeper is a deciduous vine indigenous to Texas. It thrives in its natural environment, often seen climbing on plants in rocky or sandy soil found in wooded areas and along riverbanks. In the fall, its dark green foliage transforms into vibrant shades of crimson and scarlet, creating a stunning display of color.
Parthenocissus heptaphylla Feature Summary
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Tags
#deciduous
#drought tolerant
#native perennial
#deer resistant
#naturalizes
#native vine
#naturalized area
#vine
#perennial vine
#pollution tolerant
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Parthenocissus heptaphylla Feature Summary
Attributes
Birds are attracted to the berries. Also attracts bees.
Perennial
Stem Cutting
Wildlife Food Source
Attracts Pollinators
Textural
Screening
Fruit
Flowers
Small, inconspicuous flowers.
Green
Corymb
Spring
< 1 inch
Stem
Whole Plant Traits
Vine
Ground Cover
Deciduous
Climbing
Rapid
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Moist
Occasionally Dry
3 feet-6 feet
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
Leaves
Deciduous
Green
Orange
Red/Burgundy
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Alternate
Oblanceolate
Smooth
Landscape
Native Garden
Border
Mass Planting
Patio
Walkways
Woodland
Naturalized Area
Slope/Bank
Songbirds
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Parthenocissus heptaphylla Attributes
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Wildlife Value
Birds are attracted to the berries. Also attracts bees.
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Play Value
Attractive Flowers
Attracts Pollinators
Buffer
Colorful
Defines Paths
Easy to Grow
Edible fruit
Fragrance
Pieces Used in Games
Screening
Shade
Sound
Textural
Wildlife Cover/Habitat
Wildlife Food Source
Wildlife Larval Host
Wildlife Nesting
Wind Break
Wind Shimmer
Parthenocissus heptaphylla Fruit
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Fruit Description
Small blue-black berries.
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Fruit Color
Black
Blue
Parthenocissus heptaphylla Flowers
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Flower Description
Small, inconspicuous flowers.
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Flower Color
Green
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Parthenocissus heptaphylla Stem
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Stem Description
The stems are brown when mature.
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Stem Color
Brown/Copper
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Parthenocissus heptaphylla Whole Plant Traits
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Parthenocissus heptaphylla Cultural Conditions
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
8a
8b
9a
9b
Parthenocissus heptaphylla Leaves
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Leaf Color
Green
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Deciduous Leaf Fall Color
Orange
Red/Burgundy
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Parthenocissus heptaphylla Landscape
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Parthenocissus heptaphylla: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
