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Blue Virginsbower Clematis vs Boston Ivy

Clematis occidentalis

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

CUSTOM GROW

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Blue Virginsbower Clematis
Boston Ivy

Blue Virginsbower Clematis is a species of flowering plant from the buttercup family. This plant is native to North America and is commonly used in gardens and landscaping. This plant varies in appearance but generally produces vines and climbs surfaces. Blue Virginsbower Clematis produces deep purple-blue flowers and green leaves that are divide into three thick leaflets.

Boston Ivy is an elegant, climbing vine that is often seen as a decorative addition to the sides of buildings. Unlike other climbing vines, this vine does not need a support to grow on. Instead, it clings to surfaces with holdfasts located at the tendril ends.

Boston Ivy is excellent for covering walls, trellises, arbors or fences, but can also be grown on the ground. Don't plant this vine against wood walls, shingle walls, gutters, or shutters as the holdfasts can cause damage over time. This variety will grow as tall and wide as the structure it is grown upon, so make sure you plan your site accordingly.

Blue Virginsbower Clematis Quick Facts

Boston Ivy Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: skin irritant

Fall colour: scarlet red to purple
Flowers: deep purple-blue
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: western blue virginsbower