Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'
SKU
00250
A popular clinging vine with lush foliage and purplish new growth. Large, lobed leaves mature to green before turning a brilliant dark red-purple in fall. A vigorous climber that easily adheres to surfaces, valued as quick cover of fences, and brick or stone walls. A useful groundcover for blanketing unsightly areas. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established water deeply occasionally.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | par-the-no-SIS-us tri-kus-pi-DAY-ta VEET-chee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing vine; climbs 30 to 45 ft. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Erosion Control, Green Wall, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Tolerates Poor Soils, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Once established water deeply occasionally. |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Euonymus (Euonymus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10
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