Glechoma hederacea - Ground ivy

Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) is a low, mat-forming evergreen perennial herb native to Europe and temperate Asia, found on damp waste ground, hedgerows and woodland margins.¹ It should be used with some caution medicinally — reports note possible toxicity to horses, and advise against its internal use during pregnancy or in cases of epilepsy or kidney disease.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 3¹
• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Hardiness zone 10¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Herb
• Evergreen
• Perennial

Functions

• Ground cover¹
• Attracting bees¹
• Wildlife habitat¹

Footnotes

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