Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PERSICARIA virginiana
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Jumpseed
English boxwood
In Hindi
jumpseed
European boxwood
In German
jumpseed
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
jumpseed
Buis commun
In Spanish
jumpseed
boj común
In Greek
jumpseed
European boxwood
In Portuguese
jumpseed
Buxo
In Polish
jumpseed
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Salire celeritate
European boxwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Buxales
Family
Polygonaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jumpseed and English Boxwood
Season and care of Jumpseed and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Jumpseed and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumpseed season is Summer and Fall and English Boxwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Jumpseed and English Boxwood Physical Information
Jumpseed and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jumpseed and English Boxwood are as follows:
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Jumpseed and English Boxwood
Care of Jumpseed and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jumpseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.