Unfortunately, many people think English Ivy is a benign plant that grows in the shade where nothing else grows. 

One extremely popular plant that has recently been showing its invasive qualities and is on invasive lists in various northern Virginia jurisdictions is Liriope, commonly called Monkey Grass or Lilyturf.

English ivy is one of America’s foremost invasives, taking over natural areas especially along both coasts.

Ivy is an invasive exotic species that destroys trees and natural habitat. Please, do not allow English ivy to grow up trees on your property, and if it has done so, take steps to remove it.