Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants
Origin
United States, Mexico
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vine/Liana
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Light 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
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
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Lupinus
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
lupine
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
planta de lupino
In Greek
Boston Ivy
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
tremoço planta
In Polish
Boston Ivy
łubin roślin
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Lupinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Lupine
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Lupine season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Boston Ivy and Lupine Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Lupine are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Lupine
Care of Boston Ivy and Lupine 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 Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.