Curtain Creeper

Description

• Curtain Creeper, Vernonia elaeagnifolia, is a fast-growing vine valued for its dense foliage, creating lush curtains of greenery. Its small, oval-shaped leaves densely cover stems, making it ideal for fences, walls, or trellises.

Features & Benefits

• Adds a lush and green backdrop to outdoor spaces, particularly suited for covering walls, fences, or pergolas.
• Resilient and adaptable, tolerating a range of soil types and growing conditions.
• Generally non-toxic to pets, but ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.
• Can be propagated from stem cuttings or by layering, with new plants easily grown from cuttings placed in soil or water.
• Features delicate, cascading vines with small, oval-shaped leaves that densely cover walls or trellises, resembling a curtain.
• Grows as a fast-growing, climbing or trailing plant, capable of reaching several feet in length.

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Watering: Water weekly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• Fertilization: Feed with balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
• Pruning: Trim back overgrown stems to maintain shape.
• Propagation: Easily from stem cuttings.
• Support: Provide a sturdy trellis or support structure.