Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vines
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
Boston Ivy
In German
Islandmohn
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
pavot d'Islande
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Vitales
Family
Papaveraceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Papaver
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Iceland Poppy and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Iceland Poppy and Boston Ivy
Care of Iceland Poppy and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Iceland Poppy 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.