English Ivy

Hedera Helix

Design with this plant

Overview

Hedera helix, commonly known as English Ivy, is a versatile evergreen vine. It thrives in partial to full shade, preferring moist, well-drained soil. Fast-growing, it reaches up to 50 feet long and clings via aerial rootlets. Its lush foliage, rich green leaves with three to five lobes, offers year-round coverage, ideal for ground covers or climbing facades. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart for dense coverage. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9.

Sun Deep Shade, Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–10Climate Mediterranean

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — Hedera helix, commonly known as English Ivy, is a versatile evergreen vine

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — Hedera helix, commonly known as English Ivy, is a versatile evergreen vine

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — It thrives in partial to full shade, preferring moist, well-drained soil

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — Fast-growing, it reaches up to 50 feet long and clings via aerial rootlets

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — rich green leaves with three to five lobes

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — offers year-round coverage

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — ideal for ground covers or climbing facades

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Araliaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (116)

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart for dense coverage

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — Hedera helix, commonly known as English Ivy, is a versatile evergreen vine

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — It thrives in partial to full shade, preferring moist, well-drained soil

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — Fast-growing, it reaches up to 50 feet long and clings via aerial rootlets

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — rich green leaves with three to five lobes

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — offers year-round coverage

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — ideal for ground covers or climbing facades

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — scientifically known as Hedera helix

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — is a versatile and hardy evergreen vine that brings an elegant aesthetic to any landscape design

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — it is renowned for its adaptability and low-maintenance qualities

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — The plant typically boasts rich

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — while some varieties may display white or yellow variegation

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — adding visual interest.<br><br>When considering English Ivy for your design

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — it's crucial to note that it reaches lengths of 20 to 80 feet at maturity if given vertical support

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — The vine clings firmly to walls and other surfaces with its aerial rootlets

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — which allows for impressive coverage but can also cause damage to masonry or wooden structures over time

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — For ground cover applications

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — humus-rich soil with good drainage and performs best in partial to full shade

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — although it can tolerate sunnier spots

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — This versatility makes English Ivy a prime choice for a variety of garden aspects

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — from concealing unsightly features to creating lush backdrops

Related plants

Variegated English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Variegata') — Variegated English Ivy (Hedera helix 'Variegata') is a striking

Variegated English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Variegata'

Full · Zones 4–9

Shannon English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata') — The Hedera helix 'Shannon Variegata' is a versatile English Ivy cultivar

Shannon English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata'

Full · Zones 4–9

Hahn's English Ivy (Hedera helix 'Hahn's') — evergreen climber renowned for its dense foliage and vigorous growth

Hahn's English Ivy

Hedera helix 'Hahn's'

Full · Zones 5–10

Needlepoint Ivy (Hedera helix) — or Hedera helix 'Needlepoint'

Needlepoint Ivy

Hedera helix

Botanical Wonder (Fatshedera Lizei) — Fatshedera lizei, commonly known as Botanical Wonder, is a unique semi-evergreen intergeneric hybrid

Botanical Wonder

Fatshedera Lizei

Deep Shade · Zones 8–11

Japanese Angelica-Tree (Aralia Elata) — The Japanese Angelica-tree (Aralia elata) is a tall, deciduous shrub reaching heights of 20-40 feet

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Aralia Elata

Full · Zones 4–9