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English Ivy, Common Ivy 'Golden Ingot'

Hederahelix

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Genus
Hedera (HED-er-uh)
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Species
helix (HEE-licks)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Calistoga, California

Grand Junction, Colorado

Cleveland, Ohio

Falling Waters, West Virginia

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