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Glechoma hederacea is an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family Lamiaceae. It is commonly known as ground-ivy, gill-over-the-ground, [1] creeping charlie, alehoof, tunhoof, catsfoot, field balm, and run-away-robin. [1] It is also sometimes known as creeping jenny, but that name more commonly refers to Lysimachia nummularia.
Creeping charlie (Glechoma hederacea) is a broadleaf weed also known as ground ivy, gill over the ground, or cat’s foot, among other common names. It is a member of the mint family with creeping stems and kidney-shaped leaves that might occasionally be seen as a garden perennial, particularly in its variegated form.
Ground Ivy is a creeping ground cover that emerges in the spring, growing along the edges of walkways, roads, and parking lots, but it’s just as common to find it growing among the grass in your yard. Ground ivy has a square and slightly hairy stem, with its leaves growing opposite each other.
How, when, and where to find and forage ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea), a common wild edible weed.
Identification: Ground ivy is a perennial broadleaf weed that invades turf through aggressive stolons that ‘creep’ below the turfgrass canopy. It forms very dense, mat-like patches that effectively crowd-out the surrounding turf.
Identification. Ground ivy leaves are rounded and/or kidney-shaped with scalloped margins (leaf margins with rounded lobes). Young leaves are arranged opposite to each other on stems and are supported by elongated petioles (up to 2 inches in length).
It is an evergreen, creeping plant of woodlands, hedgerows and damp ground. It often forms clumps, spreading by means of overground runners that frequently root. It has a strong smell and violet flowers that appear from March until June.
Effective methods to get rid of ground ivy in lawns and gardens. Discover non-chemical options, herbicide recommendations, and lawn care tips to manage this persistent weed and maintain a healthy landscape.
Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) is a perennial with creeping stems, which root at the node. It forms dense patches and thrives in both sun and shade. The leaves are scalloped along the margin, heavily veined and rough on the upper surface.
Ground ivy is an invasive perennial in the mint family native to Eurasia. This aromatic, evergreen, creeper was introduced from Europe and can be quite weedy. It is often found on roadsides, lawns, shady spots, waste places, and thickets. Ground Ivy stems are creepers that help the plant spread.