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Common Ivy

Hedera helix

  • Feeds pollinators
  • Edible
Common Ivy (Hedera helix)

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Bloom colours

green

What actually matters with this one

The late flowers are a vital last nectar source. It clings by rootlets and does not need a trellis.

How to grow it

Light
shade
Water
Keep it dry
Hardiness
Zones 4-9
Height
10-20 m
Flowers
Sep-Nov
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.