PERENNIAL OF THE
WEEK
English Ivy, aka Hedera Helix
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Prefers part sun to full shade with well drained
soil
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Evergreen
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A ground
cover that spreads horizontally as far as you allow and is 8” tall
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Green waxy leaves that keep their color all year
long
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Can be trained to climb and will attach itself
to trees, trellis, etc
USES
Best used as a groundcover, looks great around
boulders. Also, used frequently for
under large trees where it is tougher to get grass or other plants to grow due
to the shade. Also excellent for soil erosion
on hillsides.
