Glechoma hederacea
GROUND IVY, CREEPING CHARLIE
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Glechoma hederacea is an attractive and aromatic garden perennial, and evergreen creeper of the mint family. It is commonly known as ground-ivy, gill-over-the-ground, creeping charlie, alehoof, tunhoof, catsfoot, field balm, and run-away-robin. European settlers carried it around the world, and it has become a well-established introduced and naturalized plant in a wide variety of localities.
The flowers of G. hederacea are funnel shaped, blue or bluish-violet to lavender, and grow in opposed clusters of two or three flowers in the spring. It thrives in moist shaded areas, but also tolerates sun very well. It forms dense mats and therefore should only be used in areas where it's spread is welcomed, or in very controlled areas.
A number of wild bees and pollinators collect pollen from this plant.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 2-10
Height: 8", 20cm
Location: Sun or shade
Seeds per packet: 20
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6-8 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature 20-22°C (68-72°F) for them to germinate. Germinates in 30-60 days after the warming period.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Glechoma hederacea
GROUND IVY, CREEPING CHARLIE
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Glechoma hederacea is an attractive and aromatic garden perennial, and evergreen creeper of the mint family. It is commonly known as ground-ivy, gill-over-the-ground, creeping charlie, alehoof, tunhoof, catsfoot, field balm, and run-away-robin. European settlers carried it around the world, and it has become a well-established introduced and naturalized plant in a wide variety of localities.
The flowers of G. hederacea are funnel shaped, blue or bluish-violet to lavender, and grow in opposed clusters of two or three flowers in the spring. It thrives in moist shaded areas, but also tolerates sun very well. It forms dense mats and therefore should only be used in areas where it's spread is welcomed, or in very controlled areas.
A number of wild bees and pollinators collect pollen from this plant.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 2-10
Height: 8", 20cm
Location: Sun or shade
Seeds per packet: 20
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6-8 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature 20-22°C (68-72°F) for them to germinate. Germinates in 30-60 days after the warming period.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.