Why does the empress hotel in Victoria have moss on the outside?

It isn't moss but climber vines and they have been on for years and gives it more of a distinction.Why does the empress hotel in Victoria have moss on the outside?
It isn't moss, it's vines.Why does the empress hotel in Victoria have moss on the outside?
It's ivy, and people seem to think it makes a building look more distinguished. Since the Victoria tourist trade has been based in part on the "Ye Olde Englishe" vibe, ivy is a must.



Interesting fact: ivy is a horribly invasive plant in terms of the local ecosystem and kills many native plant species.

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