Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Lowii'

Also Known As

Parthenocissus 'Lowii'
Lowii Boston Ivy
Lowii Virginia Creeper
Miniature Boston Ivy

Plant type

vine

size

H: 8'-50'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Lowii' plant details

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Lowii' is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, rich and rocky soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Lowii'

Plant type: vine
Plant family: vitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
Uses: clinging, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Lowii'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and rocky

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With diminutive leaves that are much smaller than the species, this vine has a much softer and dainty feel. This exuberant 30-50' vine is an excellent climbing plant for covering a wall, trellis, fence or growing as an unusual groundcover. Autumn brings vivid, glowing red to the foliage for a traffic stopping sight! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A Boston ivy that has tiny green leaves that make a pretty tracery on a wall or tree. Don’t put it on a board house as its holdfasts will pull the paint off the wall. Great yellow fall foliage.

By: Gossler Farms

Lowii is a small, crinkled leaf selection that adds a texture dimension not found in other varieties of P. tricuspidata. It is also far less vigorous, making it a good choice for a low wall or masonry column. Our favorite specimen of it loosely covers a stone wall at Longwood Gardens. The stone can be seen between the branching stems for a beautiful combination. Self-clinging.