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English Ivy |
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Common Ivy |
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Ivy |
Plant Habit: | Shrub Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | up to 36 feet (12 m) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Fragrant Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
Fruiting Time: | Late fall or early winter Winter |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Blooms on old wood Other: Only on adult form |
Flower Color: | Green Other: greenish white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Topiary |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Medicinal Herb Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous |
Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Layering |
Pollinators: | Wasps Moths and Butterflies Flies Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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Posted by Bonehead (Pacific NW - Zone 8b) on Jan 14, 2016 1:07 PM This is an invasive plant in Washington. It has escaped cultivation and has established itself in our parks and forests, where it literally strangles mature shrubs and trees. It can, however, be used judiciously if care is taken to prevent unwanted spread. It makes a beautiful accent to outdoor events, woven through trellises and as table decor. [ Reply to this comment | |
Amadeo | On May 21, 2016 | Miscellaneous Event Has been brought from the shop and obtained it's new home!:) |
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