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Hedera helix

Also Known As

  • English Ivy

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, vine

size

  • H: 20'-80'
  • W: 3'-50'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Hedera helix plant details

Hedera helix is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover vine with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedera helix

Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 50 FT - wide, 20 FT - 80 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: potentially invasive

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedera helix

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Useful evergreen groundcovers, especially for difficult sites under trees. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.

By: Fantastic Plants

Gardening facts about Hedera helix plant

How to Grow Hedera helix

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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