Glechoma hederacea, or Ground Ivy, is a fast-growing perennial herb with a creeping habit and kidney-shaped leaves. It produces small, violet-blue flowers in spring and t
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Sunlight
Prefers partial to full shade; tolerates some sun if soil remains moist.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Adaptable, prefers moist, fertile, well-drained loam
Temperature
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, ideal 10-25 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not needed; can apply balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly if growth is poor.
Prefers partial to full shade; tolerates some sun if soil remains moist.
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Adaptable, prefers moist, fertile, well-drained loam
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, ideal 10-25 °C.
Outdoor
Generally not needed; can apply balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly if growth is poor.
Plant Type
Herb, Creeper
Plant Category
Ornamental, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
5-10 cm
Spread
Indefinite
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Semi-evergreen to deciduous in cold climates
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Reniform to cordate, crenate margins
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
1500
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Edible
No
Contains glechomin and other compounds. Toxic to horses, causing salivation, sweating, and gastrointestinal issues. Can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in humans if ingested in large quantities.
