Ingesting the leaves can cause excessive drooling vomiting and diarrhea as well as delirium hallucinations rash and fever.
English ivy trellis.
Severe skin irritation can result from contact with the plant cell sap.
English ivy is a hardy vine that grows rapidly in warm climates.
Like hedera helix it may become invasive.
Should i plant them in sun or shade or partial sun.
Growing english ivy plants.
Although english ivy is actually considered an invasive species in some regions it is a popular choice for ground cover or to grow up a wall trellis or other structure.
They are in back yard now and get partial sun but no room there for the trellis.
The english ivy plant.
English ivy plants hedera helix are superb climbers clinging to almost any surface by means of small roots that grow along the stems.
All parts of the plant are toxic.
English ivy care is a snap so you can plant it in distant and hard to reach areas without worrying about maintenance.
Ivy is a plant with dark wide leaves that climbs up walls trellises fences and other structures.
I want to grow them on a trellis i have.
Where should i plant them.
English ivy or hedera helix is an evergreen plant that is found in many parts of canada and the united states hedera hibernica is a similar plant that has also been introduced to north america and is often known as english ivy.
If you want to grow ivy on a trellis pick the type that grows well in your area and install a trellis.
For example boston ivy tolerates nearly any soil conditions and grows in usda hardiness zones 4 through 8.
Toxicity of english ivy.
Plant english ivy in a shady area with an organically rich soil.
In its native habitat the common name of this plant is atlantic or irish ivy.
Thanks for the info.