Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vine/Liana
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Crested Iris
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Crested Iris
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Crested Iris
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Boston Ivy
iubatum Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Vitales
Asparagales
Family
Vitaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Iris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Crested Iris
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Crested Iris season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Crested Iris Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Crested Iris are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Crested Iris
Care of Boston Ivy and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.