Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea)
[glay-KOE-mah hed-er-AY-see-ah]
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| Why Like |
This tolerant invasive spreads quickly both in your lawn and in the woods. It does have pretty purple flowers in May. |
| Description |
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| Plant Data |
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Deciduous Perennial
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| Where to Find It |
Creeping Charlie is tolerant of a bit of shade, but it thrives where there the forest has been disturbed. It's growing in a few places at the south end of the woods near the central path. |
| How to Recognize It |
Pretty purple flowers appear in clusters of three in late April & May on this vinelike plant with stacks of opposite kidney-shaped dark green (sometimes tinted purple) serrated leaves with rounded teeth. Plants are attached together with a fibrous root system. Has a somewhat minty smell when mowed or crushed. |
| Why to Like |
Creeping Charlie is durable, and has pretty purple flowers in May. It's also edible, and can be used in salads. Con: it's durable, and pretty invasive! |
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