species 180,306 observations
Common Ivy
Hedera helix
Field notes
Supports All
48
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Small Dusty Wave, Southern Flannel Moth, Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth, Many-banded Daggerwing
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ivy Aphid, Common Raven, Foxglove Aphid, Mallard
14
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Flower Fly, Black-horned Smoothtail, Variable Duskyface Fly, Black-thighed Flower Fly
26
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Carolinian Elegant
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist Wet
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Heavy shade Salt
- Plant type
- Perennial Vine Ground cover Houseplant Poisonous Weed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.