Gill Over The Ground

Gill Over The Ground Care

Glechoma Hederacea

What is the plant

Glechoma hederacea is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a fast rate.It is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from March to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.It is noted for attracting wildlife.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

max 10b

Difficulty

Medium

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
creeping charlie, ground ivy or gill-over-the-ground (glechoma hederacea) creeping charlie (glechoma hederacea) was brought to the united states likely for food and medicinal reasons. it can form dense carpet-like mats that displace other ground plant cover. it can take over disturbed areas and is considered weedy in urban gardens and turf lawns.
Pruning
It is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!
Fertilizer
An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during growth period is recommended.

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Sunlight
Needs 12-18 hours of indirect sunlight.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
Lowest Temperature:-20° to -10°F (-29° to -23°C)

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Container
Increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
Additional
A report in the medicinal uses says the plant should be used with caution, no reason is given. Another report says that the plant might be toxic to horses[222]. Avoid if pregnant as abortifacient. Contraindicated in epilepsy. Avoid if kidney disease
Popularity
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