English Ivy
Hedera helix
SKU
03945
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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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat, until established.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | HED-er-uh HE-licks |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Stems reach 15 ft. long, or more. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Wall, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat, until established. |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Euonymus (Euonymus); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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