Amur Peppervine

Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata

Native to:
China, Korea, Russia

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Vitaceae
Genus:
Ampelopsis
Species:
Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata
USDA Symbol:
AMBR7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
600 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
greenish-white

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:
★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Achemon sphinx (Eumorpha achemon), Lettered Sphinx (Deidamia inscriptum)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers fertile soils with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification. Germination can be erratic and prolonged.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months. Pulpy coat -- soak & rinse daily 7 days to remove.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society