English Ivy is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover and vine that grows 6 inches high with dark green or blackish lobed leaves. It spreads along the ground and can have aerial roots. English Ivy is hardy in zones 4 through 9 and thrives in heavy shade, making it a good landscape plant for shaded areas, though it can become weedy in zones 6 through 9.

1. English Ivy Hedera helix Group: Groundcovers and vines Leaf/Bud Arrangement: Alternate Identification: Winter-- Dark green or blackish lobed leaves Leaves are leathery and lobed Veins light or white in color May be aerial roots Broadleaf evergreen Summer-- Same as winter, but new leaves green

2. Spread: covers ground Height: very low 6” Hardiness: Zones 4 to 9 Texture: medium Habit: low Cultivars: ‘Baltica’ and ‘Bulgaria’ are tough Landscape value: Good in heavy shade, usually doesn’t grow up on buildings here, can be weedy in Zones 6-9