When what you need is a carpet of color to cover a blank canvas quickly and thoroughly, you will be thrilled with the maintenance-free performance of our ivies. Ideally suited as a lawn alternative, for coverage beneath large trees, and as a filler on bald spots where grasses refuse to grow, ivies are also very popular as climbing vines (roots attach to most surfaces) where they paint buildings, fences, trellises and walls with a living display of color creating an instant vintage feeling and generate the added bonus of reduced cooling costs.

Some love creating topiaries with ivy while others adore using them in window planters. No matter the application, ivy can be counted on to brighten shady areas with color, tolerate drought, salt and foot traffic, and control erosion on slopes. Most gardeners are left wondering which ivy to choose. Read the specific plant descriptions of each of our tried and true varieties to get a better idea about which will suit your needs best.