Algerian Ivy DescriptionBotanical Name: Hedera canariensisNative to the Canary Islands, Mediterranean region of North Africa. A fast-growing, self-clinging climber or ground cover. Leaves are dark green, ovate to triangular, glossy, 5" to 8" wide, 3 to 5 shallow lobes. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: Vines [1]Name: Algerian IvyPlant Type: Evergreen / Semi-evergreen Water: Moderate to Heavy Exposure:: Full sun, full to partial shade Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: Any season CommentsDoes better with partial to full shade in the desert southwest.