Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
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
Habit
Spreading
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Boston Ivy
In German
Hortensie
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Hortensia
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Hortensia
Boston Ivy
In Greek
υδραγεία
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Hortensja
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
GLUMIFLORAE
Vitales
Genus
Ophiuroides
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sorghum
Not Available
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Centipede Grass and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Centipede Grass and Boston Ivy
Care of Centipede Grass and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.