ground ivy

How to Grow and Care for ground ivy

ground ivy · Glechoma hederacea
Also known as: ale gill; alehoof; blue runner; candlesticks; cat's foot; cat's paws; creeping Charlie; creeping Jenny; crow victuals; crow's guts; devil's candlestick; field balm; field balsam; Gill; Gill-go-by-the-street; Gill-over-the-ground; Gill-run-over; hay maids; hayfoot; hayhoof; hedge maids; hen and chickens; hove; Jill-on-the-ground; purple chickweed; Robin-run-away; Robin-run-in-the-hedge; runaway Robin; tunhoof; turnhoof; wandering Jenny; wild snakeroot

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates a range of soils and positions

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Planting and Growing ground ivy

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates a range of soils and positions

How to Water ground ivy?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for ground ivy?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for ground ivy?

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What Soil Is Best for ground ivy?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for ground ivy?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize ground ivy?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune ground ivy?

Prune as required to keep under control

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How to Propagate ground ivy?

Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by softwood cuttings in late spring

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How to Transplant ground ivy?

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How to Care for ground ivy in Winter?

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How to Plant ground ivy?

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates a range of soils and positions

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How to Repot ground ivy?

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How to Harvest ground ivy?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of ground ivy

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Attributes of ground ivy

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
OriginEurasia

Scientific Classification

Species
Glechoma hederacea
Genus
Glechoma
Family
Lamiaceae
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