Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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
Clump-Forming
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In German
Heidekraut
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
bruyère
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
brezo
Boston Ivy
In Greek
ερείκη
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
urze
Boston Ivy
In Polish
wrzos
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Heather
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Calluna
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ericeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Heather and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Heather and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heather and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Heather and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Heather and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Heather and Boston Ivy
Care of Heather and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather 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.