Creeping Charlie

Scientific Name: Glechoma hederacea

Common Name: Creeping Charlie, Ground Ivy

Edible Parts: Leaves and young shoots (often used in herbal teas and salads)

Exposure: Partial shade to full shade

Blooming Time: Spring to early summer

Bloom Duration: Several weeks

Fragrance: Mildly fragrant, minty scent

Plant Habit: Creeping, trailing

Characteristics: Small, rounded leaves with scalloped edges; small purple flowers; fast-spreading ground cover

Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Height: 2-6 inches

Width: Can spread extensively if not controlled

Maintenance Requirements: Well-drained soil, regular watering, can become invasive, occasional trimming to control spread, low maintenance once established.