Glechoma hederacea

Ground Ivy, Field Balm, Gill Over The Ground, Runaway Robin

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, ground cover
Height 6" to 8" / 15cm to 20cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Fast
Leaf color Green, silvery, variegated
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage, naturalizing