Hedera helix 'SAGITTIFOLIA' English ivy, common ivy
size/type
vine,vine
usual height
3-5m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full sun to shade
soil type
neutral to alkaline
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
This form of common ivy has highly ornamental, deeply lobed leaves, arrow-like in Latin, that are deep green and partly glossy. Shape of the leaves may vary by location. Thanks to its unusual, decorative leaves and slow growth rate it is ideal to cover low walls or as a ground-cover in areas where leaf contrast is required. It prefers alkaline, moist, semi-fertile soil that is well drained. It is fully hardy to about -28°C (USDA zone 5b).Last update 02-01-2008.
