Hedera helix 'Anne Marie' (English Ivy)
English Ivy 'Anne Marie', Common Ivy 'Anne Marie', European Ivy 'Anne Marie', Ivy 'Anne Marie', Ivy 'Ann Marie', Ivy 'Anna Marie'
Fast-growing, Hedera helix 'Anne Marie' (English Ivy) is a compact evergreen climber with medium-sized, gray-green leaves, 2.5 in. across (7 cm), adorned with creamy margins. While the new leaves have 3 to 5 lobes, mature leaves are diamond-shaped. Extremely ornamental, this versatile ivy is perfect as a groundcover, an accent in a container, or trained as a topiary.
- Grows up to 4 ft. tall (120 cm) and 3 ft. wide (90 cm).
- A full sun, part shade to full shade lover, it is best grown in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. This plant is not fussy about soils and tolerates a wide range of conditions. Some drought tolerance, but produces its best foliage color in evenly moist soils. Provide shelter from cold, drying winds.
- Susceptible to leaf spots, aphids, scale insects, and vine weevils.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Hedera helix species is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.
- Find where this species is invasive in the United States.
- Discover beautiful U.S. native plant alternatives.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |