Parthenocissus, Boston Ivy, Japanese Creeper
Parthenocissustricuspidata 'Green Showers'

Family: Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Parthenocissus (par-then-oh-KISS-us)
Species: tricuspidata (try-kusp-ee-DAY-tuh)
Cultivar: Green Showers

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting