Creeping Charlie typically begins flowering in April.
creeping Charlie
Glechoma hederacea
Also Known As - ground ivyCreeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) is an evergreen, creeping plant native to Europe and Asia. This pretty groundcover grows in dappled shade, forming a mat of small, vibrant green leaves with scalloped edges and clusters of small, lavender flowers. It spreads rapidly, as it grows both by rooting at the nodes of its stems, and by producing several new plants from its seeds. It's an excellent choice for erosion control or for filling empty spots in rock gardens. Creeping Charlie tolerates some foot traffic, and makes a good choice for lawns, but it can be invasive and may be difficult to remove.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Stem Propagation,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5
Flowers:
Not showy, Purple, Violet, White, Pink Flowers In Spring
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Spring
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
watering
Creeping Charlie is a drought-tolerant plant species, meaning that it prefers less water than many other plants. For best results with this species, water regularly to keep the soil slightly damp but not wet. It is recommended to water your Creeping Charlie about once a week, depending on the temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions. It is important to note that if the soil is too wet and soggy, the plant can suffer from root rot. Be sure to check the moisture levels before watering to ensure you don't overwater your Creeping Charlie.
sunlight
Creeping Charlie prefers bright, indirect sunlight and should receive at least 4 hours of sunlight a day. During the summer months it can also thrive in more direct sunlight, though it is important to protect this plant from any hot afternoon sun. During the winter months, when days are shorter, provide 4 hours or more of bright, indirect sunlight daily.
pruning
Creeping Charlie should be pruned regularly to help keep it in a compact shape to prevent it from becoming sparse and leggy. It can be pruned as often as needed but generally pruning should be done at least twice a year. Prune in the early spring to promote vigorous growth for the remainder of the season and in late summer to prevent the plant from spreading too much. It's important to make sure you are removing any dead foliage or stems. When pruning, remove no more than 1/3 of the total foliage.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Glechoma hederacea can begin in May and continue through August.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Glechoma hederacea can begin in May and continue through August.
