Not a grass (Creeping Charlie / Ground Ivy)
Glechoma hederacea · Broadleaf weed / Perennial herbaceous plant (Not a true grass)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Invasive/Weed Grass alternative category (Broadleaf weed)
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9
Grass Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Variety / Cultivar
Common wild type
About This Grass
Low-growing, aromatic, evergreen perennial weed with square stems, rounded to kidney-shaped scalloped leaves, and small bluish-purple funnel-shaped flowers.
Blade Characteristics
Not applicable; features opposite, rounded, scalloped leaves rather than true grass blades.
Root System
Fibrous roots with shallow stolons spreading rapidly along the soil surface.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Europe and southwestern Asia; widely naturalized in North America
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous (creeping stems that root at nodes)
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in moist, shady areas but adapts to full sun; moderate to high water needs.
Mowing & Maintenance
Resilient to mowing due to low growth habit; requires hand-pulling or selective broadleaf herbicides for control.
Special Characteristics
Aggressive weed, low wear tolerance, highly invasive in lawns and gardens, releases a minty odor when crushed.
Ecological Information
Introduced species, provides minor early-season nectar for pollinators, but often considered a troublesome invasive weed in turfgrass.