Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
United States, Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
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
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
Habit
Vine/Liana
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Lisianthus
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Lisianthus
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Lisianthus
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Lisianthus
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Lisianthus
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Eustoma
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Vitales
Gentianales
Family
Vitaceae
Gentianaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Eustoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Chironieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Florida Blue
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Florida Blue is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Florida Blue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Florida Blue season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Florida Blue Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Florida Blue physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Florida Blue height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Florida Blue are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Florida Blue
Care of Boston Ivy and Florida Blue 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 Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Florida Blue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.