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English Ivy

Hedera helix, Araliaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (acceptable)Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

California PrivetLigustrum ovalifolium
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

English WalnutJuglans regia

English ivy may be sensitive to juglone produced by walnut trees

GoldensealHydrastis canadensis

English ivy creates dense ground cover that shades out goldenseal and may produce growth-inhibiting compounds

Black-Eyed Susan VineThunbergia alata

Both aggressive climbers compete intensely for light and space on support structures

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationErosion Control

Common Questions

What zones does English Ivy grow in?

English Ivy grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for English Ivy?

Good companions for English Ivy include California Privet.

Design guilds with English Ivy and see companion relationships visually.

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