English Ivy

English Ivy (hedera helix) makes a thick ground cover that chokes out weeds and covers bare spots in vibrant green color. Its lovely green leaves beautifully brighten the winter landscape with evergreen vines that rarely, if ever, burn. It is a useful plant for erosion control on slopes. It is fast-growing and has a widespread growth habit, making it perfect for creating a privacy screen or romantic nook when grown on a fence or trellis. Due to their aerial root hairs, these plants grow up to 80 feet tall if supported by larger trees and left unpruned. They have gone on to cover many houses across Europe, giving it its final nickname of European Ivy.