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Hedera helix and cvs. (English ivy)

Hedera helix and cvs. Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Hedera helix and cvs. HED-er-ah HEE-liks Common Name: English ivy Genus: Hedera
English ivy is a self-clinging climber or trailing perennial with almost flat, palmately 5-lobed leaves. Cultivars are available with varying leaf form, color, and variegation, as well as use and climbing habit.
 Care: Thrives in fertile, rich, moist but well-drained soil, but tolerates a variety of conditions. Variegated cultivars prefer more light, and darker green varieties tolerate shade.
 Propagation: Root 4- to 6-inch semi-ripe cuttings of juvenile growth from spring to autumn.
 Problems: Bacterial spot, stem rot, fungal leaf spots, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs, and scale insect. Deer may eat the foliage.
Growth Pace Fast Grower;Invasive/Aggressive Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Uses Trellis
Type Vines

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