This stoloniferous perennial has long trailing stems that root at the nodes and form a prostrate clumping habit. It has pale green round leaves with scalloped margins and the small violet 2-lipped flowers appear amongst the foliage during summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10

Glechoma hederaceais naturally found throughout Europe growing in damp deciduous or coniferous woodlands in well drained moderately fertile moist soils. It prefers a semi shaded to sunny open position and is drought tender but frost hardy.

Ground Ivy is grown for its spreading habit and is planted in gardens as a ground cover or as a spill over above walls. It is also planted in hanging baskets, window boxesor patio pots as a specimen. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in one season and can be a serious weed in turf grasses. ID 2869

Glechoma(glay-KOH-ma)hederacea(hed-er-AY-see-ah)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family