Madeira ivy
Hedera canariensis
Hedera
Araliaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🌱 Beginner Friendly
An extremely hardy evergreen ivy perfect for ground cover or wall climbing in mild climates. Tolerates various light conditions and requires minimal care once established. Excellent choice for low-maintenance landscaping and erosion control.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
60″ – 300″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply When Soil Surface Is Dry, Very Drought Tolerant Once Established
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-5° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 150″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Canary Is.
Florida
New South Wales
New Zealand South
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 26, 2022 by ute rims (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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