Green Showers boston ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Green Showers'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Ascending
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Green Showers' Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Green Showers') is a vine for borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy or clay soil. It grows fast, tolerates drought, and attracts bees and birds. It sits low on the menu for deer. Give it plenty of room to climb.
Pairs well with Christmas fern, Grape hyacinth, and Ocean spray.