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Hedera helix ‘Ivalace’ (English Ivy)

English Ivy 'Ivalace', Common Ivy 'Ivalace', European Ivy 'Ivalace', Ivy 'Ivalace'

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Hedera Helix Ivalace, English Ivy Ivalace, Common Ivy Ivalace, European Ivy Ivalace, Ivy Ivalace, Evergreen Vines, Evergreen Groundcover, Shade perennials, Shade plants, Shade vines

A particularly attractive curly ivy, Hedera helix ‘Ivalace’ (English Ivy) is a small evergreen climber with broad, dark, shiny, 5-lobed leaves, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with wavy edges, giving the leaves a cupped and lacy appearance. Extremely ornamental, this versatile ivy does well as a houseplant, can be used as a groundcover in small areas, and trained in small topiaries.

  • The American Ivy Society has selected Hedera helix ‘Ivalace’ as the Ivy of the Year for 2011.
  • With a moderate to fast growth rate, this ivy grows up to 3 ft. tall (90 cm) and 4 ft. wide (120 cm).
  • A 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 spot, aphids, scale insects and vine weevil.
  • 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, North Africa.
  • Find where this species is invasive in the United States.
  • Discover beautiful U.S. native plant alternatives.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 11
Heat Zones 6 - 11
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 Houseplants, Climbers, Perennials
Plant Family Araliaceae
Genus Hedera
Common names English Ivy, Ivy, Common Ivy
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Evergreen
Tolerance Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Hedera colchica (Persian Ivy)
Hedera algeriensis ‘Gloire de Marengo’ (Algerian Ivy)
Hedera helix ‘Goldchild’ (English Ivy)
Hedera helix ‘Needlepoint’ (English Ivy)
Hedera helix (English Ivy)

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 11
Heat Zones 6 - 11
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 Houseplants, Climbers, Perennials
Plant Family Araliaceae
Genus Hedera
Common names English Ivy, Ivy, Common Ivy
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Evergreen
Tolerance Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard
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