NATIVE IVY AND VINES TO PLANT
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT - SERVICING MARYLAND, DC, AND VIRGINIA
PLANTING NATIVE IVY AND VINES
Native ivy and vines offer year-round greenery, creating a lush backdrop that complements other flora. By choosing native varieties, you support local wildlife, as these plants often serve as food and habitat for birds, insects, and other beneficial organisms. Ivies and vines can help with erosion control and provide natural shade. Planting them on trellises or allowing them to climb trees and structures can create beautiful vertical gardens that soften hard surfaces and improve air quality.
Dichondra vines cascade gracefully with their lush, round leaves, which boast a rich green hue that glimmers under the sun's warm rays. The delicate, silver-toned foliage, paired with tiny flowers in soft lavender, creates a stunning display when draped over garden walls or trailing from hanging baskets that face the morning sun.
Growth Habit: Exhibits a vigorous and sprawling growth habit, with the ability to spread quickly across the ground or cascade gracefully from containers.
TYPE
annual
SPREAD / HEIGHT
trails 18-24'' long
VARIETIES
emerald falls, silver falls
SOWING PERIOD
spring
SUN
full sun
SOIL
well-drained, loamy, slightly acidic
WATER
moderate drought tolerance
The Hedera Helix Ivy vines cascade gracefully, their lush green leaves adorned with striking splashes of creamy white and golden-yellow variegation. Perfect for draping over trellises or climbing up walls, these climbing wonders transform any space into a lush retreat, creating a stunning visual display with their intricate, lobed leaf shapes.
Growth Habit: Exhibits vigorous growth and covers surfaces or climbs structures, thriving in a variety of environments with moderate to low light conditions.
TYPE
annual
SPREAD / HEIGHT
trails 12-24'' long
VARIETIES
glacier, needlepoint, baltic, gold child
SOWING PERIOD
spring
SUN
sun or partial shade
SOIL
fertile, well-drained, loamy
WATER
prefers consistent moisture
Ipomoea dazzles with its heart-shaped leaves in rich shades of deep green, maroon, and even purple, creating a striking visual display. Its delicate petals can range from brilliant purples to sunny yellows, making it an ideal choice for hanging baskets or cascading over garden walls, where it can freely drape and create a stunning visual effect.
Growth Habit: Exhibits vigorous growth, spreading rapidly with lush leaves that cascade over containers or blanket the ground like a vibrant green carpet.
TYPE
annual
SPREAD / HEIGHT
12'' tall
VARIETIES
black, floramia cameo, floramia rosso, marguerite
SOWING PERIOD
spring
SUN
sun or partial shade
SOIL
well-drained, loamy
WATER
relatively drought tolerant once established
Lysimachia cascade gracefully with their green leaves shaped like teardrops, interspersed with clusters of cheerful yellow or white flowers that brighten up any garden setting. Ideal for draping over trellises or spilling from hanging planters, these plants create a lively scene that enhances the beauty of patios and walkways.
Growth Habit: Exhibits a moderately vigorous growth, with trailing stems that can root at nodes to form dense mats of foliage with flowers that bloom in summer.
TYPE
annual
SPREAD / HEIGHT
2 - 4'' tall
VARIETIES
yellow, white
SOWING PERIOD
fall and spring
SUN
full sun / partial shade
SOIL
sandy, loamy, clay
WATER
thrives in moist to wet conditions
Muehlenbeckia cascade with wiry tendrils that weave together in a mesh of green and burgundy hues. Their small, round leaves create a lush, textured display when draped over trellises or spilling from hanging planters, often used for softening edges in gardens or patios.
Growth Habit: Exhibits moderately vigorous growth, sprawling rapidly across surfaces with their fine, wiry stems and dense foliage.
TYPE
annual
SPREAD / HEIGHT
2'' tall
VARIETIES
shades of green
SOWING PERIOD
fall and spring
SUN
partial sun to partial shade
SOIL
well-drained, moist
WATER
need watering when young to establish a strong root system
Swedish Ivy cascade with deep green foliage, adorned with striking cream and yellow variegation that dances along their rounded leaves. Perfect for hanging planters or trailing down a sunny windowsill, these lush plants create a lively atmosphere, enhancing any space with their delightful charm.
Growth Habit: Exhibits vigorous growth, with its trailing stems quickly spreading outwards and cascading downwards with its lush green foliage.
TYPE
annual
SPREAD / HEIGHT
trails 8-12'' long
VARIETIES
variegata
SOWING PERIOD
spring
SUN
full sun
SOIL
well-draining, loamy
WATER
tolerates both dry and wet conditions but prefers slightly moist soil
Thunbergia vines drape gracefully with their heart-shaped leaves, creating a lush backdrop of deep green that perfectly complements the striking hues of their trumpet-shaped flowers, which range from sunny yellows to rich oranges. Ideal for trellises or arbors, these climbing plants will weave a stunning display, transforming vertical spaces into a lively panorama of color and texture.
Growth Habit: Exhibits vigorous growth, spreading its lush foliage and vibrant, tubular flowers that bloom from summer until frost on vertical structures.
TYPE
annual
SPREAD / HEIGHT
3' - 8' tall & 3' - 6' wide
VARIETIES
bloom: white, yellow, orange, red and pink
SOWING PERIOD
spring
SUN
full sun
SOIL
well-drained, moist, rich
WATER
requires regular watering
Vinca vines cascade with rich green foliage, their glossy leaves shaped like delicate teardrops, creating a lush backdrop for the striking blooms that emerge in shades of lavender, pink, and white. Perfect for draping over trellises or cascading from hanging planters, these resilient plants thrive in sunny spots, adding a splash of color to garden corners or patio spaces.
Growth Habit: Exhibits moderately vigorous growth, with its trailing stems sending out roots at nodes, covering the ground with a lush, green mat.
TYPE
annual
SPREAD / HEIGHT
14 - 18'' tall
VARIETIES
maculata, variegated, wojo's gem
SOWING PERIOD
spring
SUN
full sun or partial shade
SOIL
well-drained, slightly acidic
WATER
prefers moist soil however drought tolerant once established
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