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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
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
By: Fantastic Plants
Garden photo gallery of Hedera helix
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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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Hedera for your garden
aka Algerian Ivy, Canary Island Ivy, Madeira Ivy, North African Ivy
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 36"-48"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Hedera canariensis 'Variegata', Canary Island Ivy, Madeira Ivy, North African Ivy, Variegated Algerian Ivy, Variegated Canary Island Ivy, Variegated North African Ivy
Plant Type
Groundcover, Vine
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 20'-60'
- sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Glacier English Ivy
Plant Type
Groundcover, Vine
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-80'
Width: 30'-40'
- sun - shade
- regular - low
aka Hedera helix 'Gold Child', Hedera helix 'Golden Child', Gold Child English Ivy, Golden Child English Ivy
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 24"
- sun - shade
- regular - low
aka Hedgehog Ivy
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - shade
- occasional
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