English Ivy, Common Ivy
Hederahelix 'Duck Foot'

Family: Araliaceae Genus: Hedera (HED-er-uh)
Species: helix (HEE-licks)
Cultivar: Duck Foot
Additional cultivar information: (aka Duckfoot)

Category

Groundcovers
Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Green
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

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

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed