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.