How to Grow Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Your complete guide to growing Boston Ivy.
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Companion Plants for Boston Ivy
✓ Good companions
Benefits from partial shade provided by the vine and adds colorful flowering elements
Benefits from filtered sunlight and adds vibrant leaf colors that complement fall ivy colors
Shares similar growing conditions and creates layered texture without competing for wall space
Excellent understory plants that thrive in the filtered light and moist conditions under Boston Ivy
Tolerates shade well and provides year-round foliage interest beneath the vine
Thrives in the shade created by Boston Ivy and provides contrasting foliage texture
Flourishes in the partial shade created by Boston Ivy and adds continuous color
Complements Boston Ivy's green foliage with silvery tones and thrives in similar conditions
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to Boston Ivy and can cause stunted growth or death
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of nearby plants including vines
Creates dense shade and competes aggressively for nutrients and water
Highly invasive and releases chemicals that suppress growth of other plants
