Hedera (Ivies)

Ivy is a fantastic plant for wildlife, offering year-round support to countless species. Its late-season flowers provide critical autumn nectar for bees, hoverflies, and butterflies when other flowers fade, while its protein-rich berries sustain thrushes, blackbirds, and winter migrants through cold months. The dense evergreen foliage shelters nesting birds, roosting bats, and overwintering insects, including butterflies like the brimstone. As a climbing or groundcover plant, ivy protects soil and creates microhabitats for beetles, spiders, and other small creatures. Low-maintenance and resilient, ivy transforms walls, fences, and trees into thriving ecosystems. By allowing it to flourish, gardeners nurture biodiversity while adding timeless greenery to their landscape.