Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Hedera helix 'Needlepoint'
Needlepoint English Ivy
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Height
- Up to 6 inches
- Width
- Spreads 6 to 10 feet as a ground cover
- Flower color
- Greenish-yellow (infrequent and insignificant)
- Foliage color
- Glossy green with narrow, finely pointed lobes
- Bloom time
- Late summer to early fall
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; may require trimming to control spread or climbing
- Growing zone
- Zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Provides shelter for small birds and insects; berries may attract birds (toxic to humans and pets).
About this plant
Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' is an evergreen ivy variety prized for its elegant, finely lobed foliage. The leaves are small, glossy, and uniquely pointed, adding a delicate texture to walls, trellises, or as a groundcover. Though primarily grown for its foliage, mature plants may produce small, spherical greenish-yellow flowers in late summer to early autumn, followed by black berries.
Native to Europe and Western Asia, this ivy has been cultivated for its versatility and ornamental appeal. 'Needlepoint' is particularly popular in decorative gardens, where its refined appearance lends itself well to both formal and informal settings, as well as in containers or indoor topiary designs.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Containers · Pathways & Walkways · Under Trees
Companion plants
Fuchsias · Wild ginger · Cyclamen · Bergenia · Acorus · Mountain laurels
Design tip
Use this finely textured ivy to soften stone walls, shaded pathways, or the edges of containers where its foliage can cascade naturally. Combine bold evergreen leaves with contrasting woodland textures to create layered plantings that remain attractive throughout every season.
