Propagating Virginia Creeper?

16 years ago

So I got a new chainlink fence in my back yard and bought plastic privacy slats but you can still sort of see through. Part of that fence has Virginia Creeper on it and I want to completely cover it but it doesn't seem to grow all that fast in part shade.

What is the easiest way to propagate VC? I know most people have a hard time getting rid of it, but I'm looking to increase it. Does it grow from cuttings? Should I collect seeds? I do find seedlings around sometimes, I guess I could start transplanting those. Does it transplant well?

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valleyrimgirl
16 years ago
Yes, it grows from cuttings. It should easily root for you whereever you place it in soil along its vines.

I usually have some Virginia Creeper at my perennial sale each year here in Brandon. In the spring, I just dig out a few of the rooted runners that are along the ground at the base of the plant.

I have never tried its seeds but if you have seedlings, sure, transplant them.
maggiemuffin360
16 years ago
Ditto what valleyrimgirl said.

It seems wherever the creeper touches the ground, it puts down roots - which I yank out for the most part!!

I have dug out some of the roots and given them to others to transplant. They took with no problem at all.
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northspruce
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16 years ago
Thanks! I really want a whole 50' fence of it. I love it in the fall...