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Hedera helix (Common Ivy, English Ivy)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 29393

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Apiales Family: Araliaceae Genus: Hedera Species: Hedera helix

Common Names add English Ivy edit | delete Common Ivy edit | delete Ivy edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Evergreen Ground Cover Houseplant Invasive Perennial Vine   Zones / Hardiness edit 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Flowering Start edit   Flowering End edit   Leaf Colour edit Green - Light Green - Medium Green - Dark Variegated Yellow   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Hanging Basket Indoor   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade Full Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist Rich   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Yellow/Gold Green   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Division Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below When grown indoors you can keep it cut back to a managable size. edit | delete many U.S. states consider this a noxious invasive plant. edit | delete Spider mites love ivy. prevent them by occasional washing in tub or shower. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Member8170 (486) wrote on Dec 10 2009 All parts of this plant are poisonous if eaten or chewed by children or pets. I like this opinion Kay (761) wrote on Jan 24 2010 Rating for this plant: I love this as a ground cover in woodland settings. It is very tough. I like this opinion Write your opinion of this plant here... Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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