This fast growing ivy makes a terrific ground cover for frost-free climates. It’s native to temperate regions of North Africa and the Canary Islands but is now found in tropical regions throughout the world. Plants attach to surfaces with tiny rootlets so they’re great for covering uneven surfaces, slopes, or unsightly walls without any sort of attachment or trellis.

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English ivy is a beautiful plant with a long history. Some people value ivy for its ability to form an attractive cover over walls and tree trunks. Others consider the plant to be an annoying weed that damages the environment and must be eradicated.

English ivy is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. The plant has been introduced to other parts of the world. Unfortunately, as an introduced plant ivy may have no natural enemies to control its growth and may become invasive. An "invasive" plant spreads rapidly and hurts native organisms.

Ivy is mildly poisonous. In addition, some people develop dermatitis after coming into contact with the plant. On the other hand, the plant may have health benefits. It has other benefits as well, even in North America, where it can sometimes be problematic. In this article I'll discuss English ivy from a North American perspective.

https://dengarden.com/gardening/English-Ivy-Facts-Uses-and-Problems