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This species can spread aggressively. Check local guidance before planting, and avoid letting it escape into the wild.
Hedera helix
houseplantEnglish Ivy (Hedera helix) is an evergreen climbing vine that grows to 20–30 meters high where suitable vertical surfaces such as trees, cliffs, and walls are available. It climbs using aerial rootlets with matted pads that cling strongly to surfaces and also grows as groundcover where vertical support is absent.
Well-draining soil; tolerates poor soil conditions
Thrives in the same partial sun, moderate water conditions as English Ivy
