Reproduces from seed and creeping stems. More common in shaded than full sunlight areas. Found in the eastern United States, extending south to the Piedmont region of the southern states; Georgia to Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, California, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Also occurs in Canada, Europe, and Asia.

Glechoma hederacea is an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family Lamiaceae. It is commonly known as ground-ivy, gill-over-the-ground, [2] creeping charlie, alehoof, tunhoof, catsfoot, field balm, and run-away-robin. [2] . It is also sometimes known as creeping jenny, but that name more commonly refers to Lysimachia nummularia.

2025年3月25日 · Ground Ivy. Another “ivy” with a self-descriptive name, the ground ivy only grows over the ground and does not climb trees. However, it can damage trees from the ground level. The ground ivy, also known as Creeping Charlie, is not actually an ivy and many states up north consider it to be an invasive weed.

A: Charlie has crept into your landscape: “Creeping Charlie” to be exact: Glechoma hederacea. This common weed is also called ground ivy and gill-over-the-ground. Notice that it is pleasantly fragrant when you squeeze it. This, and its square stems, …

1 天前 · NEVER pull down ivy from higher than chest height! Discard vines in trash. How to remove English ivy from ground: Pull up ivy by the roots and discard in trash. If possible, mow to the ground new growth as it appears. (Note: chemical removal is generally ineffective and best left to professionals.) Native ground covers to replace English ivy:

English ivy is often planted as a ground cover in yards. Because it is so aggressive, it often spreads into neighboring properties and climbs trees. When growing vertically on trees or walls, it can produce berries allowing the plant to spread to other greenspaces via birds.

Check out this video of Fernbank Museum of Natural History Ecologist, Eli Dickerson demonstrating how to remove English Ivy from trees. Hand-Pull Ground Vines . A thick mat of ground layer English ivy. The most effective way to remove this invasive vine growing in the ground layer is to hand-pull and uproot an area.

Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System. The University of Georgia - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. Available online at http://www.eddmaps.org/; last accessed March 17, 2025.

Glechoma hederacea is a perennial, evergreen and aromatic plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Plants can reach a height of 1 ft. (0.3 m). Leaves are opposite, heart shaped, 0.8-1.2 in. (2-3 cm) wide, petiolate and scalloped. Flowering occurs March to July when tubular, lavender flowers appear in the axils of the leaves.

English ivy is often planted as a ground cover in yards. Because it is so aggressive, it often spreads into neighboring properties and climbs trees. When growing vertically on trees or walls, it can produce berries allowing the plant to spread to other greenspaces via birds.