Hedera helix 'Needlepoint'

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Needlepoint English Ivy

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

Description

This groundcover will grow about 6"-12" high and makes a great alternative for lawns. It has bright green leaves and is deer resistant.

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover, Vine

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.