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Ground-ivy

Ground-ivy

Product number: 345740
Origin: Europe
Latin: Glechoma hederacea

An easy-to-grow creeper, displaying its round, lobed leaves in summer and winter. The trumpet-shaped, small flowers appear in clusters in summer. The plant grows both in the sun and in the shade, as long as the soil is moist and moisture-retentive.
The young leaves are a nice addition, whether raw, in soup or in a stir-fry, due to their spicy and aromatic bitterness. Ground Ivy is also a flavorful addition (both fresh and dried) to herbal tea. And what about adding it (besides or instead of) hops in beer brewing?
Many medicinal applications are known: colds, wound care, eye infections and much more; consult specialized books and websites for details!

Names:
Latin: Glechoma hederacea
Dutch: Hondsdraf
English: Ground Ivy, Field Balm, Gill Over The Ground, Runaway Robin, Alehoof

Sowing method: From March-June in a seed tray with coco peat mixed with silver sand. Sieve the top layer and spread the seeds over the surface. Press down, keep moist and light; if there is no germination after 14 days, place the seed tray in the refrigerator for 1 week. Repeat this alternation until germination occurs. Gently misting with saltpetre (809082) aids germination.

Sowing/planting time:

March
April
May
June

Harvesting time:

June
July
August
September

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Indoors

Position:

Sun
Shade
Partial shade

Flower colour: Trumpet-shaped, small flowers in clusters
Origin: Europe
Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Attractive to insects: Various insects
Winter hardy: Forst hardy
Ease of cultivation: Easy

Latin: Glechoma hederacea
Dutch: Ground-ivy
Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
English: Ground Ivy, Field Balm, Gill Over The Ground, Runaway Robin, Alehoof