Ground ivy is a creeping mint-family weed that forms dense mats in shady, moist areas and has a strong minty smell when mowed.
- Scientific name
- Glechoma hederacea
- Type
- Perennial broadleaf
- Most visible
- April–June
How to Identify Ground Ivy (Creeping Charlie)
- Square stems that root at nodes
- Round, scalloped leaves
- Small purple-blue funnel-shaped flowers
- Minty odor
When It Shows Up in Oklahoma Lawns
Spreads through spring and fall in shade.
How to Control Ground Ivy (Creeping Charlie)
- Fall treatment is most effective
- Hand-pull small patches including runners
- Improve light and drainage