Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000698
11/12/99

Hedera helix-English Ivy


Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10
Height: 4 in Spread: 12 in
Type: broad-leaved evergreen vine

Comments: This clinging vine (Vis. 2) is most often used as
a ground cover but it also climbs on trees, buildings and
other objects. Grow this vine in shaded spots as it may
winterburn on exposed sites in cold climates. Some of the
cultivars offer improved cold tolerance. The spread
listed above is actually a suggested spacing at planting
time. The plant will spread many feet.

Cultivars:
'Baltica' - An evergreen with large, (Vis. 1) dark green
leaves.
'Bulgaria' - A drought and cold tolerant cultivar.
'Galaxy' - Star-shaped, green leaves.
'Goldheart' - Leaves have yellow centers.
'Harrison' - The foliage is maroon in winter.
'Pixie' - The green leaves have white veins and
crinkled margins.
'Remzam' (Rembrandt TM) - Small, dark green leaves with
good winter hardiness.
'Silverdust' - The green leaves have white margins.
'Thorndale' - Improved cold tolerance.
'Tom Boy' - Oval, green foliage.
'Wilson' - Small dark green leaves.
'Woerner' - The leaves turn purple in winter.

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1999, Weston
Nurseries 1999, Princeton Nurseries 1999, Monroe Nursery
Company 1997, Lake County Nursery 1999, Sheridan Nurseries
1999, Studebaker Nurseries 1999, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1999,
Wayside Gardens 1999, Berryhill Nurseries 1999, Scarff's
Nursery 1999, Midwest Groundcovers 1999, Willoway Nurseries
1999.


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