Ground Ivy

A low growing, stoloniferous creeping, perennial weed which may occasionally encroach into neglected lawns, particularity from hedge lines, and where shady conditions are prominent. However, it is an uncommon turfgrass weed where areas have minimal but regular maintenance carried out. Its leaves are oval shaped, with a wavy edge, typically being 20 to 50mm in diameter. It prefers moist conditions, heavier loamy soils and will adapt to a wide range of soil pH levels. It flowers from March to June, having blue-violet coloured flowers to about 20mm in diameter. Its scientific name is Glechoma hederacea.