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Hedera helix 'Bird's Foot' | ivy


ARCHIVED PLANT. This page serves as reference only. We are no longer propagating this plant.


Here is a diminutive ivy with cute, light green leaves that are shaped like a birds foot. It is slow growing, but otherwise very easy to grow in almost any condition. Grow it as a ground cover, in a pot, or up a structure.

WARNING: May cause minor vomiting or stomach upset if ingested. Sap or juice may cause dermatitis.

Zones: 5 to 10
Family: Araliaceae
Type: Evergreen Vine
Height: to 12 feet
Spread: 24 to 36 in.
Exposure: Shade to Part Shade
Soil Condition: Normal To Moist
Bloom Time: insignificant, if at all
Native Range: most of Europe and western Asia

Special Characteristics
  • Deer-resistant
  • Salt tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Groundcover
  • Natural dye plant
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@ The Old Dairy Nursery

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House: Herb Garden | 2022

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Hedera helix 'Bird's Foot' | ivy

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