Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araliaceae

Genus:

Hedera

Species:

Hedera colchica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to moist, forested areas