"The Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is a fast-growing, high-climbing vine that attaches itself with tendrils which expand, disk-like, on their tips. The deciduous leaves that radiate outward from a leaf stem," like spokes on a wheel. Each leaflet is about 3""-7"" long and an inch or two wide. Where there is nothing to climb", it attaches to the ground with adventitious roots, and makes an excellent cover for slopes or other places where grass is not practical or desired."