English Ivy

Beautiful evergreen foliage adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. Ideal as a ground cover for both sunny and shaded sites, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls.

Companion Plants

Beard-Tongue

Coral Bells

Maiden Grass

Plant Details

Common name

English Ivy
Botanical name

Hedera helix
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

12-24" (31-61 cm)
Habit

Ground cover
Feed

Once a month
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Time

No Bloom
Maintenance

Keep weed-free

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