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variegated ground ivy

Glechoma hederacea 'Variegata' (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Glechoma
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A vigorously spreading, mat-forming evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial, creeping by stems that root. Grows to a height of 15cm in flower. Leaves are scalloped, pale green, with white edging. Lilac-mauve flowers are borne in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. perfect as a trailing foliage plant for hanging baskets and containers

Pruning

Prune as required to keep under control

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by softwood cuttings in late spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhousePond MarginsConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

TrailingSubmerged

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years