Hedera helix 'Needlepoint'
Needlepoint English Ivy
Description
This ground cover will grow about 6"-12" high and makes a great alternative for lawns. It has bright green leaves and is deer resistant.
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover, Vine
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.