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English ivy and Purple passionflower: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE English ivy Hedera helix	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Purple passionflower Passiflora incarnata
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Native range
Europe to western Russia	Central & E. U.S.A., Bermuda.See state guides
Sunlight
Sun to full shade	Full sun
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature height
20–80 ft when climbing; low as groundcover	Climbing vine
Mature spread
3–50 ft	Spreading roots
USDA hardiness zones
4–13	5–9
Season of interest
Evergreen foliage	Spring–Summer
Garden & wildlife value
Not listed in the source profile.	Native leaves feed several fritillary butterflies, and flowers provide nectar for pollinators.
Growing notes
A vigorous climbing vine that can cover trees and suppress woodland seedlings.	Give this vigorous vine support and space; roots spread, and stems die back in cold winters.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.