Hedera helix
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English Ivy
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Large |
| Mature Height & Spread | Vine to 20' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Special Features | Low maintenance, Shade tolerant |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 3-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5A-9B |
| Plant Type | Ground Cover, Vine |
Hedera Helix also called English Ivy is a self-clinging climbing or trailing perennial with almost flat five-lobed leaves. Some are available with slightly varying leaf forms color and variegation.Hedera Helix thrives in fertile rich moist but well-drained soil. It tolerates a variety of conditions but mostly prefers more light. Darker green varieties tolerate some shade. It roots from 4 to 6 inch cuttings of juvenile growth from spring to autumn. Deer have been known to eat the foliage.
