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Hedera helix 'Plume d' Or'
(Bird's Foot Ivy)

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Interesting foliage of the Hedera Helix 'Plume d Or' groundcover

Hedera helix 'Plume d' Or'
(Bird's Foot Ivy)

Family:  Araliaceae
Origin: 
Light:  Sun-part shade
Height:  Up to 8" as groundcover, up to 40' as vine   
Blooms:  Tiny green flowers becomes black berries, rare on mature plants. 
Foliage:  Rich, dark green
Soil:  Moist, organic

Water:  Drought tolerant
Propagation: Cuttings, marcotting
Uses:  Hanging basket, container, groundcover, houseplant 
Caution:  Very invasive
Comments:  Hedera Helix 'Plume d Or' is a 5-lobed Ivy with the basal lobes pointing backwards.  This is a beautiful low maintenance and carefree trailing vine that makes a lovely groundcover, hanging basket or houseplant  A very invasive and rapid spreading plant that clings to masonary walls and trees.
USDA Hardiness Zones :  5-9