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English Ivy, Common Ivy 'Curly Locks'

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
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Bartow, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

San Antonio, Texas

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vanillalotus
San Antonio, TX | August 2007 | positive

I got a small 2 inch pot of curly locks at lowes. I love this plant and can't wait to seperate it into different containers and grow more...Read More

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MotherNature4
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | December 2005 | positive

I have grown this cultivar for more than 5 years. It roots and transplants easily. The curly leaves are distinctive and quite attractive.

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