Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'Type
Groundcover, vine, woody plantHardy range 4B to 7A
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Prostrate and variable spread
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom Color White
Bloom Time Fall
Environment
This plant tolerates some drought and some salt.
This plant will grow in dry soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.
Leaf Color Green, variegated and yellow
Fall Color No change in fall color
Culture Notes
Tolerant of full sun conditions, Persian Ivy in the southern part of its range does best in some shade on moist but well-drained soils. Plant on 12-inch centers from rooted cuttings. Pollen can cause mild allergy symptoms.
Ivy will usually not strangle a tree because stems ascend straight up the trunk and do not spiral around as do some other vines. However, before allowing ivy to climb a tree, consider that the added weight of the ivy on the limbs can contribute to branch failure and breakage. The tangle of stems and foliage can also hide decay and cavities in the trunk and branches which makes it difficult to evaluate the health and safety of the tree.
