English Ivy, Common Ivy 'Duck Foot'

Hederahelix

Genus
Hedera (HED-er-uh)
Species
helix (HEE-licks)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Galt, California

Merced, California

Clifton, Colorado

Hull, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Warren, Indiana

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Lexington, Massachusetts

East Brunswick, New Jersey

Lebanon, New Jersey

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Goshen, Ohio

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Amarillo, Texas

Lake Jackson, Texas

Portland, Texas

Roanoke, Texas

Waco, Texas

Bellingham, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Bellingham, WA | October 2008 | neutral

I hate this ivy's lime-green leprechaun guano foliage, and as an ivy lover, that's saying something. Once it climbs (a very long process...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | May 2008 | positive

Smaller and better behaved (slower growing) than other Hedera helix varieties.

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Denver, CO | March 2006 | positive

Not a rampageous plant. Extremely pleasing texture (much like the edge of a doille) as a small-scale groundcover.

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

Nicely trailing variety. Leaves are small and fan-shaped with rounded corners. Cute plant. Makes for a nice groundcover or a pretty co...Read More

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Chesterland, OH (Zone 5b) | September 2004 | neutral

I just received this cutting this year for joining the American Ivy Society. It is the 2004 Ivy of the year. The cutting I received was p...Read More

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