English Ivy
Hedera helix
Description | A very popular, easy to grow, self-clinging vine that is great for climbing walls, as a groundcover, or enhancing container plantings. Displays small green leaves. A classic vine for climbing walls, pillars, arbors and fences. Evergreen. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Stems reach 15 ft. long, or more. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Climbing |
Landscape Use | Container, Ground Cover |
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Design Ideas | Smaller Ivy, such as this one, are highly versatile because they can be used as a perennial foliage plant, vine or groundcover. Plant in containers, where it can spill off the edges in long tresses of green. It self clings to vertical surfaces from walls to fences, and makes a fine clipped espalier. Let it run on the ground and plant densely to block weeds and cover utility vaults, curbs, edges and foundations. |
Flower Color | Green |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Euonymus (Euonymus); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
Care | Grows well in average, well-draining soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Low water needs, once established. As a groundcover, space plants 5 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-11
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Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Northwest Seed & Pet E. 2422 Sprague Ave
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Haase's Greenhouse, Inc. 3409 East 34th
Spokane, Washington 99223 -
Rosarium Garden Center 9405 S. Williams Lane
Spokane, Washington 99224
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