Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Hedera helix var. Walthamensis |
Principal Common Name | Walthamensis |
Common Name(s) | English Ivy |
Synonym | |
Description | This is a fast growing small leaf dark green |
General Comments | Dark green ivies do better in full sun than variegated forms. When ivies are growing in full sun they will require more water and more fertilizer. |
Origin | |
Nativity | British Isles |
Height Range | 2 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 6 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | N |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | |
USDA Zones | 5a : 5b : 6a : 6b : 7a : 7b : 8a : 8b : 9a : 9b |
Leaf Color | Dark Green with white veins |
Leaf Texture | |
Form | Vine |
Flower Color | |
Flower Time | |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Part Sun : Morning Sun : Partial Shade : Light Shade |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Medium |
Outstanding Features | Drought tolerant : Foliage : Form : Seaside tolerant : Shade tolerant |
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