Curtain Creeper in 4.5 inch pot

Indirect sunlight, water twice a week

Curtain Creeper—also called Vernonia Creeper—is a fast-growing ornamental climber admired for its dense, cascading green foliage that forms a natural “green curtain,” making it a favorite for privacy screens, pergolas, and boundary walls.

🌿 Botanical Overview

• Scientific Name: Vernonia elaegnifolia (also known as Porana paniculata in some regions)

• Family: Asteraceae

• Type: Evergreen perennial climber

• Height: Can reach 10–15 feet (3–4.5 meters) or more with support

• Spread: Spreads widely, covering large areas vertically or horizontally

🌸 Flowers

• Color: Small, white to off-white

• Shape: Star-shaped, borne in clusters (not the main ornamental feature)

• Blooming Season: Sporadic flowering, mainly in cooler months

• Attracts: Bees and small pollinators

🍃 Leaves

• Color: Fresh green

• Shape: Small, ovate leaves forming dense foliage

• Texture: Smooth surface, creating a soft, curtain-like appearance

🌱 Growth & Care

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade; grows best with at least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily

• Soil: Well-draining garden soil, moderately fertile

• Watering: Moderate watering; water regularly during establishment, then reduce once mature

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, fast-growing climber; ideal for covering walls, trellises, and pergolas

• Pruning: Trim regularly to control spread and maintain shape; responds well to hard pruning