Glechoma hederacea

Ground Ivy / Creeping Charlie

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A hardy perennial herb with creeping stems and scalloped leaves, often used as ground cover or in hanging baskets for its trailing habit.
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Plant Details

Common Name Ground Ivy / Creeping Charlie
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Glechoma
Species Hederacea
Origin Europe / Asia
Blooming Late spring to early summer with small purple flowers.
Leaf Color Dark green, sometimes variegated in cultivars
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix or average garden soil

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering during winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Partial shade preferred indoors to prevent scorching; tolerates sun outdoors

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Fertilization

Light feeding monthly with diluted fertilizer during active growth (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Trim regularly to control spread and encourage bushier growth

Pest Control Aphid Slug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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