Can you tell me what kind of plant this is?

Question

I'm very curious as it just started growing along our back fence...
hope the link works...
[IMG]http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c55/Candimom/plants003.jpg[/IMG]

ummm...
ok, how do I post a link from photobucket?!...

Answer 1

Every one is jumping onto the 'Virginia creeper' car... but I disagree. Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a very aggressive native vine. It adheres to surfaces using 'suction' cup like tendrils. I don't see any of those present in the picture. It also looks like the leaves are smaller, and the leaflets narrower than I'm familiar with on Virginia creeper.

Now comes the bad news... I'm not sure what it is... just what it isn't. I think it could be some sort of Potentilla, or Geum. To complicate my answer, I don't know what USDA hardiness zone you're in, so I can narrow my answers. Search both of those two Genera, I think you'll find the plant that you've got.

I hope that this helps
Good luck-

Answer 2

It's Virginia Creeper. I have it growing all over my back yard. It's a beautiful vine that turns red in Autumn and winter. Can be a bit invasive though so get ready for it to start covering anything it can get hold of. I have it on my chain link fence, Garden shed, Pecan tree, and a couple of my climbing roses. If it didn't supply such beautiful Autumn color then I'd probably rip it out. My vine was also a volunteer and showed up uninvited.

Answer 3

looks similar to a Virginia Creeper

the link is:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c55/Candimom/plants003.jpg

Answer 4

The link isn't working ?

Answer 5

I couldn't see the picture.

Answer 6

virginia creeper