Also known as Creeping Charlie · Ground Ivy
Glechoma hirsuta is a perennial herb known for its hairy leaves and creeping habit, forming a ground cover.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some shade but may become leggy.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Loam
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 15-24°C. Avoid frost and extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Glechoma hirsuta thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feel dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering during the dormant winter months, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Ensure good drainage in pots.
Prune Glechoma hirsuta to maintain desired shape and control its spread. Pinch back leggy stems to encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems at any time.
Regular pruning helps keep the plant compact and vigorous, preventing it from becoming too sprawling.
Propagate Glechoma hirsuta easily through stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings from healthy stems in spring or summer. Plant them in moist, well-draining potting mix. Roots typically form within a few weeks.
Alternatively, it readily self-seeds or can be divided.
Repot Glechoma hirsuta every 2-3 years or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Spring is the ideal time to repot, coinciding with the start of the growing season, to minimize transplant shock.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Glechoma |
| Species | Glechoma hirsuta |
Similar in genus Glechoma
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