It is difficult for me to tell from your photo without some more information.  What are the conditions your ivy is growing in? Is it in a pot or the ground?  What are the light conditions?  Has it received adequate moisture?   My guess is that it may have spider mites, which have been a problem on many plants this spring due to the extended dry period we had.  

Generally, ivy tends to get out of control and become invasive.  Alternatives to ivy  should be considered instead. Once established, ivy is very difficult to eradicate and is one of the worst invasive weed problems in North Carolina. It aggressively spreads into native forests, where it smothers tall trees as well as the forest floor, preventing native wildflowers, shrubs, and trees from sprouting.  This in turn affects other wildlife that need these plants for food and shelter.  

If you wish to continue growing it, you should at least limit it's spread by removing its flowers and fruits or grow it in a pot.

Thank you for your quick response.  The ivy is in a large planter, with drainage holes,  away from any other landscape, contained where it can not spread.  I have had it about 3 years.  It is on the south west side of the house , near the front door and sheltered by the porch so it gets partial afternoon sun.  I water it weekly and am careful not to over water it.  The leaves have a fuzzy look and it just never looks healthy.  There are actually 2 plants in identical planters and they both have the same issue.  I can send additional photos if that would be helpful.

I really appreciate your help and the idea for other plants to try.

Sincerely,
Tracey

I still have a strong suspicion that spider mites are the problem.  Look closely at the area where the petiole (leaf stem) attaches to the leaf.  Do you see what looks like tiny spider webs?  Mites are tiny creatures related more to ticks and spiders than insects.  They are very tiny and you may not be able to see the individual insects with the naked eye.   They suck  the contents out of plant cells causing leaf bronzing or a speckled or stippled look that can eventually kill a leaf.  

Typically spider mites are found on the underside of leaves.  Control methods include spraying with an insecticidal soap or horticulural oil.  You need to be sure to get good coverage on the undersides of the leaves as well as the tops.  You may need to spray multiple times.  You can also hose off your plants with a strong spray from your hose.  

You may also wish to check the soil for dryness and water more frequently than once a week if the top inch is dry especially as the temperatures heat up.  

Check out these links for more information.  If you don't think this is your problem, then please contact us again with additional pictures that show good detail.  Perhaps different light conditions  or removing leaves and showing both front and back in a photo would help with showing details.

If you decide to plant something different may I suggest Autumn Ferns.  They are evergreen and I have had good luck with them in pots and can take a little sun if it is not too much.  

https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-2012-11

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/spider-mites-indoor-plants/

https://henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/2023/06/pest-alert-spider-mites-on-houseplants/#:~:text=Wash%20the%20plant%20leaves%20with,horticultural%20oil%20can%20be%20effective.