Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Stomach burn
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Parsnip
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Boston Ivy
In German
Pastinake
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Panais
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Chirivía
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
cherivia
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Pasternak
Boston Ivy
In Latin
parsnip
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Abelia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Parsnip and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Parsnip and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Parsnip and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsnip season is Summer and Boston Ivy season is Summer. The type of soil for Parsnip is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parsnip is Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Parsnip and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Parsnip and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Parsnip and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
Parsnip leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Parsnip and Boston Ivy
Care of Parsnip and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsnip pruning is done 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 Parsnip 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.