Plant species

ground-ivy Glechoma hederacea

Lamiaceae

Species information

Description

A mint-family herb with square stems, opposite leaves and two-lipped flowers arranged in false whorls. A perennial herbaceous species of forest edges and mesic grasslands, typically associated with a range of suitable soils.

Plant traits

Growth form

forb

Life cycle

perennial

Height

5–30 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

forest edge · mesic grasslands · ruderal habitats

Light

partial shade · full sun

Moisture

mesic · moist

Soil

indifferent

Substrate

indifferent

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

Interesting facts

The square stems and mint-like aroma reveal its family, while creeping runners help it form low patches.

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