Wednesday, February 16, 2011

159. E is for English ivy

English Ivy, Hedera helix
When we lived in Montreal,  I actually bought a pot of English ivy as a houseplant. 

Here in Vancouver, English ivy is a very invasive plant and a serious threat in the garden.
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8 comments:

  1. Roger Owen GreenFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    lovely ivy.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  2. Kay L. DaviesFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    It can be lovely, as Roger says, and of course its invasiveness depends on the climate. In cold climates, it is a very nice houseplant, because it is pretty.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I have one plant up north that I twine around a garden stake. I do have to watch it though so it doesn't do some traveling.

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  4. RenegadesFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    What a pretty picture of the English ivy.

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  5. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    It's very interesting, I didn't know the plant's name, and I think it would be beautiful in a vase.But as you said, it's a problem for gardeners in Vancouver.
    Léia - Bonjour Luxembourg

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  6. EG CameraGirlFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I guess the milder weather allows it to grow rampantly in your area! I can hardly grow it here in my pat of Ontario.

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  7. HalieFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    lovely, and i hope it won't be much of a threat in your garden.

    nathalie
    abc wednesday team

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  8. EJFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Perfect entry for E.

    Easter Eggs is my post for E, hope you can drop by.

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