Big Bluestem
Andropogon gerardii
The towering 'turkey-foot' grass that once defined the tallgrass prairie, head-high by fall.
- Full sun
- Dry to wet
- 4–7 ft
- Fall color
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Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
A tough native climber grown for spectacular scarlet fall color and berries that 35+ bird species eat.
the Northeastthe Mid-Atlanticthe Southeastthe Midwestthe Great Plainsthe South-Central region
Growing Virginia Creeper
Covers walls, fences, and bare banks fast, in sun or full shade. The blue-black berries are a major fall fuel stop for migrating birds — but toxic to people. It’s deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, good fall color, easy to grow, and fast-growing.
Where it grows
Virginia Creeper is native to the Northeast. In the wild you’ll find it across Alabama · Arkansas · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa and 32 more states. Always confirm it suits your specific county with your state native plant society before planting.
Regional Garden shows Virginia Creeper on 42 state pages.
Good for
Sourcing
Where to buy Virginia Creeper
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Plant it with
Companions & kin.
Natives that share Virginia Creeper’s range and conditions.
Indian Grass
Sorghastrum nutans
Tall golden plumes catch the autumn light above a classic tallgrass-prairie planting.
- Full sun
- Dry–average
- 4–7 ft
- Fall color
Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium
The backbone grass of the prairie — blue-green in summer, glowing copper and silver all winter.
- Full sun
- Dry–average
- 2–4 ft
- Fall color
Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum
An upright, clumping grass with a summer haze of pink seed heads and reliable golden fall color.
- Full–part sun
- Dry to wet
- 3–6 ft
- Fall color