Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.8m | Max | 1m |
15cm | Min | 2m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Ground Ivy Overview
Ground Ivy is an attractive creeper with tiny edible mauve flowers. It is a hardy plant that can handle sun, heat, frost and even thrive in shade/ partial shade and shady moist conditions. Grow it under hedges and shrubs, where it will form an even green carpet, choking out weeds and cooling the soil. The plant travelled and spread widely with settlers because of its medicinal uses.
How to harvest Ground Ivy
The whole plant can be used, pick leaves throughout the year and use it fresh.
How to propagate Ground Ivy
Division
Divide in spring or autumn.
Cuttings
Take softwood cuttings in late spring, root with rooting hormone.
Seed
Selfseed easily.
Special features of Ground Ivy
Pot plant
Can be grown in containers and hanging baskets, keep soils moist but well drained.
Attracts useful insects
Attracts butterflies.
Other uses of Ground Ivy
Wildflower/meadow, once medicinal, culinary.
Medicinal
The fresh herb can be rinsed and steeped in hot water to create a herbal tea which is rich in vitamin C, this tea has numerous health benefits.
Edible
Whole plants is edible, mostly leaves and flowers are used fresh in salads, stir fries, soups and vegetable dishes, has a mild peppery taste and balsamic aroma.
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