English Ivy
Hedera helix
Family: Araliaceae
English Ivy grows in partial shade to bright indirect light and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow English Ivy
English Ivy growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Fertile, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.8, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for English Ivy as 30-90 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Several years to mature vine size.
Plant Overview
English Ivy (Hedera helix) is listed in the Araliaceae family and categorized as a vine with a perennial evergreen vine life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0207
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Plant type
- Vine
- Life cycle
- Perennial evergreen vine
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
English Ivy is listed for partial shade to bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Fertile, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.8, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to bright indirect light
- Soil
- Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.8
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. Maturity guidance: Several years to mature vine size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Several years to mature vine size
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Toxic if ingested; sap may irritate skin
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.