Glechoma hederacea
Botanical Name
Glechoma hederacea
Hardiness
Perennial
Height
Up to 8 inches
Width
Creeping, spreading
Flowers
Spring: purple, orchid-like
Light
Prefers shade, but will grow in full sun
Soil
Moist, well fertilized
Management
Hand-pull from the garden, taking care to remove all roots and stems. If this does not work, spot treat with a total vegetation killer. Be sure to protect desirable plants.
Treat lawns with traditional broadleaf weed killers in fall after a hard frost, or in spring when plants are in full bloom. It takes several years to control these weeds and all their seeds in the soil.
Did you know?
Before hops, creeping Charlie was used to flavor beer.