Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
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 Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
desert broom
Boston Ivy
In German
Wüste Besen
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
desert broom
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Boston Ivy
In Greek
desert broom
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Boston Ivy
In Polish
desert broom
Boston Ivy
In Latin
desert broom
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Desert Broom and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Desert Broom and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Desert Broom and Boston Ivy
Care of Desert Broom and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Desert Broom 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.
