English Ivy (Hedera helix) — Premium Architectural Groundcover & Climbing Vine

English Ivy (Hedera helix) is one of the most versatile evergreen plants in the landscape — a fast-spreading groundcover that blankets slopes, suppresses weeds, and stays green year-round, or a climbing vine that softens walls, fences, and trellises with classic deep green foliage. Equally at home in dry shade under tree canopies or as a clean, low-maintenance lawn alternative on steep embankments where mowing isn't practical.

Why Gardeners Choose English Ivy

• Dual-purpose: Works as a spreading groundcover (8–10 inches tall) or a climbing vine (up to 9 feet) — adaptable to almost any landscape challenge.
• Fast coverage: Quickly forms an interlocking, weed-suppressing mat over large or difficult areas.
• Year-round evergreen: Glossy deep green foliage holds its color and texture through harsh winters.
• Shade tolerant: Thrives in part to deep shade — excellent under heavy tree lines where grass thins out.
• Erosion control: Dense fibrous root system binds loose soils on steep slopes and embankments.
• Low maintenance: Drought tolerant once established; far less work than maintaining turf in problem areas.

Planting & Care

• Light: Part shade to deep shade; tolerates managed sun exposure.
• Soil: Well-drained preferred; adapts to diverse soil profiles.
• Spacing: 18 inches apart for groundcover use; 100 plants covers approximately 225 square feet.
• Watering: Consistent moisture during establishment; drought tolerant once rooted in.
• Maintenance: Trim edges regularly to control spread; apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if needed.

Shipping Information

• Ships in 2.5-inch pots or bare-root bundles of 25 for large-scale plantings.
• Cannot ship to: Delaware, Oregon, or Washington.