ground ivy
Low spreading herb
Ground ivy is a creeping plant with rounded, scalloped leaves and small purple flowers, common in lawns and shaded areas throughout Europe and North America.
Despite the name, it's not related to true ivy but belongs to the mint family.
Also called creeping Charlie, it spreads aggressively and is often considered a weed.
Recurring each year
- herbFlavorful or medicinal plant
- wildflowerUncultivated flowering plant
- mint familyAromatic herb classification
- rhizomatousHaving underground horizontal stems
scalloped edges · purple flowers · woodland · shade-tolerant · naturalized · groundcover
Growing in dense sheets
- spreadingExtending over space
- low-growingRemaining near ground level
- erosion controlPreventing soil loss
- underplantingGrowing beneath existing plants
Hostile and confrontational
- spreadingExtending over space
- colonizingOccupying and controlling territory
- weedyOvergrown with unwanted plants
- unwantedNot wished for
lawn invader · persistent · tenacious · outcompeting · choking · smothering · vigorous · dominating
Having cool herbal flavor
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- fragrantEmitting pleasant smell
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
menthol · earthy · sharp · resinous · aromatic leaves
Traditional unofficial medical treatment
- herbal teaSteeped plant infusion
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
- poulticeMoist healing application
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
expectorant · diuretic · wound healing · traditional medicine · infusion · tincture · foraging · edible
perennial
Recurring each year
- herbFlavorful or medicinal plant
- wildflowerUncultivated flowering plant
- mint familyAromatic herb classification
rhizomatous · scalloped edges · purple flowers · woodland · shade-tolerant · naturalized · groundcover
mat-forming
Growing in dense sheets
- spreadingExtending over space
- low-growingRemaining near ground level
- erosion controlPreventing soil loss
underplanting · trailing · stolons · runners
aggressive
Hostile and confrontational
- spreadingExtending over space
- colonizingOccupying and controlling territory
- weedyOvergrown with unwanted plants
unwanted · lawn invader · persistent · tenacious · outcompeting · choking · smothering · vigorous · dominating
minty
Having cool herbal flavor
bitter · menthol · earthy · sharp · resinous · aromatic leaves
folk remedy
Traditional unofficial medical treatment
- herbal teaSteeped plant infusion
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
- poulticeMoist healing application
anti-inflammatory · expectorant · diuretic · wound healing · traditional medicine · infusion · tincture · foraging · edible · bitter greens
ground ivyclimbing vine
Plant ascending by tendrils
English ivy · Virginia creeper · wisteria · pole bean · morning glory