Description
Ground-Ivy (G. hederacea) is a vigorously spreading, mat-forming evergreen perennial, creeping by prostrate stolons.
Glechoma hederacea is an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family Lamiaceae. Ground Ivy is one of the commonest plants, flourishing upon sunny hedge banks and waste ground.
The root is perennial, throwing out long, trailing, unbranched square stems, which root at intervals and bear numerous, kidney-shaped leaves of a dark green tint, somewhat downy with many-celled hairs, and having regular, rounded indentations on the margins. The leaves are stalked and opposite to one another, the undersides paler and dotted with glands.Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Ground ivy, ale gill |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.25 to 0.50 feet |
| Flower Colour | Bright purplish blue, with small white spots on the lower lip |
| Bloom Time | May to June |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Ground care
Ivy growing in full sun tends to winter-burn, so it is particularly important to have them planted in the shade in Zones 4-7 where winters are very cold.
| Sunlight | Part shade to full shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Sand, Clay, Chalk, Loam, well-drained soil |
| Temperature | -10 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Ground special feature
Ground cover for shade gardens, woodland gardens or shady border areas.
Ground uses
Medicinal Use:
- Diuretic, astringent, tonic and gently stimulant
- Useful in kidney diseases and for indigestion
- Note: Please consult your health expert