English Ivy

Hedera helix

English Ivy (Hedera helix) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 4-9, that matures to about 20-80 ft × 3-50 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-wet soil. Expect yellow and green blooms in fall. It attracts songbirds, stands up well to drought and salt.

USDA zones

4-9

Sun

Part shade, Full shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

20-80 ft × 3-50 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-wet

Bloom color

Yellow, Green

Bloom season

Fall

Attracts

Songbirds

Tough against

Drought, Salt

Native to

Europe, Scandinavia, Russia