Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
Not Available
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vine/Liana
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
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, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Not Available
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
david ward
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
david ward
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
david ward
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
david ward
In Greek
Boston Ivy
david ward
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
david ward
In Polish
Boston Ivy
david ward
In Latin
Boston Ivy
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and David Ward
Season and care of Boston Ivy and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and David Ward season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and David Ward Physical Information
Boston Ivy and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and David Ward are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boston Ivy and David Ward
Care of Boston Ivy and David Ward 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 David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.