Ground Ivy Seeds
Groundcover Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 8 inches
Width: 20 inches
Bloom Season: April - June, again in fall
Bloom Color: Purple
Growth Rate: Fast
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Foot Traffic: High
Deer Resistant: Yes
Latin Name: Glechoma Hederacea
Planting Directions
Temperature: 70F
Average Germ Time: 10 days, after 2 week cold treatment
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Sow seed on surface or barely cover with soil
Soil Type: Moist, acidic soils
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
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Ground Ivy (Glechoma Hederacea) - This ground cover plant is an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family. Ground ivy has numerous medicinal uses, and is used as a salad green in many countries. Many people consider Glechoma Hederacea ground ivy to be an attractive garden plant, and it is grown in pots and occasionally as a groundcover. Easily cultivated, it grows well in shaded places. Ground ivy grows best in partial sun, moist conditions, and fertile loamy soil in an open situation where there is little competition. This ground cover plant can withstand regular mowing, but flourishes better without it. Also called Alehoof.