Plant in well-drained soil. Nasturtium will often grow even in poor soil.
Plant in full sun
Height: 12-inch bush or 24 inches trailing
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Green Showers' – Green Showers Boston Ivy
A native alternative to Green Showers Boston Ivy is called Virginia Creeper – Parthenocissus quinquefolia.
Vigorous, deciduous climbing vine with large bright green leaves that turn burgundy in the fall
Plant in moist, but well-drained soil
Plant in full sun
Prune at any time to keep in check
Length: 40-50 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8:
Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun.
Gardening by Zip Code If you're looking to start a gardening project but don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.
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