Ground Ivy

Ground ivy is a fast-spreading, low-growing perennial weed with scalloped leaves and purple flowers that thrives in moist, shady areas and is notoriously hard to control.

Glechoma Hederacea (Creeping Charlie)

Origin: Europe/ Western Asia

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10

Pros:

• Ground cover – quickly fills in bare shady spots (some use it intentionally in naturalized areas)

• Attracts pollinators – produces small purple flowers that bees may visit

Cons:

• Invasive and aggressive – spreads by creeping stems and chokes out lawn grass and garden plants

• Hard to eliminate – difficult to pull by hand and often resistant to common herbicides