glechoma hederacea

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Familylamiaceae

Orderlamiales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial nameGround-ivy, gill-over-the-ground

Blossom colorpurple

Blossom symmetryzygomorph

Inflorescenceindeterminate

Phyllotaxisopposite

Glechoma hederacea, commonly known as ground ivy or creeping Charlie, is a low-growing perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. With its scalloped leaves and small, funnel-shaped purple flowers, it forms dense mats in shady areas. Ground ivy thrives in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, lawns, and garden beds. While considered invasive in some regions, it provides ground cover and nectar for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Additionally, it has been used in traditional herbal medicine for various ailments.

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Plants in the lamiaceae family