This ground Ivy cover plant is an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family. Ground Ivy has numerous medicinal uses and is used as a salad green in many countries.
Ground Ivy grows best in partial sun, moist conditions, and fertile loamy soil in an open situation where there is little competition.
Groundcover Specifications
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Height: 8 inches
- Width: 20 inches
- Bloom Season: April - June, again in fall
- Bloom Color: Purple
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Environment: Full sun to partial shade
- Foot Traffic: High
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 70F
- Average Germ Time: 10 days, after 2-week cold treatment
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Sow seed on a surface or barely cover with soil
- Soil Type: Moist, acidic soils
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Quantity: 25 Seeds
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