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Key characteristics

Family: Araliaceae
Height: 20 to 30 feet
Width: Varies with support or spread
Flower color: Small, yellow-green (not ornamental)
Foliage color: Variegated green with creamy white edges
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; can be pruned to control growth
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 10
Wildlife: Attracts bees when flowering, provides shelter for small wildlife

Vines

Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo'

Gloire de Marengo Algerian Ivy

Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo' is a vibrant, variegated form of Algerian Ivy, admired for its large, leathery leaves that feature striking cream or silvery-white margins around deep green centers. The leaves are often tinged with pink or red, especially in cooler weather, adding to the plant's year-round visual appeal. The glossy texture of the foliage catches light beautifully, making this variety stand out in both shaded and sunny locations.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Arbors & Trellises
Fences & Walls
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Hydrangeas

Design tip

Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Train the main stems early on a trellis or fence so the growth spreads sideways rather than bunching at the top.

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