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Ivy, English
Hedera helix

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Leaves of English Ivy
Leaves of English Ivy
 
Features
Evergreen foliage 
 
Culture
Full sun to shade; moist, well drained soil. 
 
Cultivars

Numerous cultivars are available, but most are not hardy north of zone 7. Some that can by used in nothern gardens include:

  • 'Baltica'-has smaller leaves, hardy to zone 5.
  • 'Bulgaria'-hardy to zone 5.
  • 'Rumania'-hardy to zone 5.
  • 'Thorndale'-larger leaves; hardy to zone 5.
 
 
Mature Height
90 Feet (Ultimate height of the vine will depend on the height of the surface on which it is grown.)
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9 
 
Bloom Color
Not of Interest
 
 
Bloom Season
September - October
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Method of Attachment
Aerial Roots
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Mites and leaf spots can be serious problems on this plant. In northern gardens, winter sun and wind can dry out and damage the evergreen foliage.
 
Additional Notes

This plant is also used as a ground cover.

This vine is woody and evergreen.

 

 
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