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Description
This evergreen vine has dark green leaves with pale green veins. When mature, clusters of small green flowers will bloom followed by black berries. English Ivy is considered invasive in some areas. It is beautiful in hanging baskets, as a ground cover or on difficult shady hillsides.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover, Vine
Height Range
Under 1', 3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Seascape
Accenting Features
Espalier
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Patio, Park, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.