Needlepoint Ivy

Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' is a compact evergreen ivy with dark green leaves divided into three to five sharply pointed lobes. Its short stem spacing keeps the foliage close together, creating a fine texture as the stems trail over a container edge or spread across the ground. ## Appearance and placement This cultivar is grown for its foliage rather than flowers. Proven Winners lists a mature height of 3–6 inches and spread of 10–14 inches, with a trailing habit suited to containers, hanging baskets, walls, and ground cover. The [cultivar profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hedera/needlepoint-ivy-hedera-helix) describes it as adaptable to sun or shade and hardy in zones 5–9. ## Growing conditions Use fertile, well-drained potting mix in containers, or ordinary garden soil where drainage is good. Water when the soil begins to dry; avoid leaving container roots in standing water. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round structure where winters permit. ## Maintenance Trim trailing stems to keep the plant within its allotted space or to encourage a fuller container edge. Check the undersides of leaves for spider mites when growing indoors, and handle ivy with care because its foliage and berries can be toxic if eaten.