Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Vines
Origin
Mediterranean
United States, Mexico
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Lavender
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Lavender
Boston Ivy
In German
Lavendel
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Lavande
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Lavanda
Boston Ivy
In Greek
λεβάντα
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Lawenda
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Lavendula
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavender and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Lavender and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavender and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Lavender and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Lavender and Boston Ivy
Care of Lavender and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Lavender 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.