Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants
Origin
United States, Mexico
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
Deciduous forests
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vine/Liana
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Never Over-water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
fleeceflower
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
fleeceflower
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Polygonum affine
In Greek
Boston Ivy
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
fleeceflower
In Polish
Boston Ivy
fleeceflower
In Latin
Boston Ivy
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Vitales
Caryophyllales
Family
Vitaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Unknown
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Fleeceflower season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Boston Ivy and Fleeceflower
Care of Boston Ivy and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
