Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Family: Vitaceae
Boston Ivy grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers adaptable, fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Boston Ivy
Boston Ivy growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Adaptable, fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Boston Ivy as 30-90 days after cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years to mature coverage.
Plant Overview
Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) is listed in the Vitaceae family and categorized as a vine with a perennial woody vine life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0289
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Plant type
- Vine
- Life cycle
- Perennial woody vine
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Boston Ivy is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Adaptable, fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Adaptable, fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days after cold stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years to mature coverage. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days after cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-4 years to mature coverage
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.