Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vine/Liana
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
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
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
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
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
हिरण घास
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Deer Grass
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Boston Ivy
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
cervos grama
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Boston Ivy
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Deer Grass
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Deer Grass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Deer Grass Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Deer Grass are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Deer Grass
Care of Boston Ivy and Deer Grass 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 Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.