Groundcover & Vines – Climbing – English Ivy
English ivy
Botanical name: hedera helix
Beginner friendly?: moderate
Average size at maturity: can climb 100 ft
Bloom time: summer
Hardy zone: zones 7-11
Flower color: yellow, white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: climbs 1-3 ft per year
Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring
Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months
Landscape use: groundcover, climbing vine for walls, fences, and trellises, container plant
Special features: disease resistant, shade tolerant, heat tolerant
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: only allow the top layer of soil to dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release liquid fertilizer once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring, fall
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: ferns, hostas, peace lily, junipers, spider plant
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingestedÂ
Invasive species: yes
