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Products > Parthenocissus 'Hacienda Creeper'   Parthenocissus 'Hacienda Creeper' - Rancho Viejo Creeper     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Vine Family: Vitaceae (Grapes) Origin: Garden Origin Evergreen: Yes Red/Purple Foliage: Yes Flower Color: NA Bloomtime: Not Significant Synonyms: [P. 'Rancho Viejo'] Height: Climbing (Vine) Width: Spreading Exposure: Sun or Shade Summer Dry: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F Parthenocissus 'Hacienda Creeper' (Rancho Viejo Creeper) - This vine resembles the related Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, but is much smaller and slower growing and is evergreen in mild climates. The bright green palmate leaves are quite attractive and in areas that do not experience sharp frosts or drop down into the low 20s F, it will turn a reddish color in fall and retain its foliage until it is replaced by flushes of new bright green leaves in spring. This vining plant clings to fences or other structures, making it a great screening plant but it can also be used as a groundcover. Plant in full sun to part shade. Tolerates poor soils and some drought. Hardy to USDA Zone 7 (0°F.). This plant was discovered by Scott Ogden growing at an old hacienda in Mexico. The name Parthenocissus comes from Greek word 'parthenos' meaning "virgin" and 'kissos' (Latinized as 'cissus"), an ancient name for an ivy-like vine. The reasons given for this name vary with some believing it comes from the fact that some species in the genus form seeds without pollination (Apomixis) or that the scientific name actually was in reference to the English common name "Virginia creeper" for this plant since Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I, also known as the the "Virgin Queen".  The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Parthenocissus 'Hacienda Creeper'.     [MORE INFO]