Ground ivy - Glechoma hederacea
Ground ivy, Glechoma hederacea, is an edible plant, particularly interesting in spring when the young leaves are tender. Delicious mint and lemon fragrance.
Perfect to accompany a salad or to flavour an aperitif or cocktail.
This plant spreads out as ground cover like ivy and multiplies by runners like strawberries. Blooms blue in spring.
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Description
Ground ivy - Glechoma hederacea
Blue-flowered ivy
Le ground ivy is an interesting ground cover that thrives in the shade of humus-rich soil.
The dark green foliage is kidney-shaped at the base and heart-shaped towards the tips. The edges of the leaves are crenellated and often covered with a fine down. The square stems spread out over the ground, forming rosettes that take root. In this way, the ground ivy can gradually take over large areas if the soil and exposure are right for it.
The blue or pink flowers start in spring and can last until autumn.
Ivy that isn't ivy
The name « ground ivy »is misleading. Botanically speaking, this plant is not actually ivy, even though it has similarities with ivy in terms of its behaviour on the ground. It is not even in the same family as ivy. The botanical genus of ivy, Hedera, is a member of the Araliaceae family, while the botanical genus of ground ivy, Glechoma, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is the same family as mint. It is also found in Glechoma hederacea the scent of mint, the square stems and the flowering of mint.
Culinary and medicinal benefits
On the underside of ground ivy essential oil glands. This is where Glechoma hederacea its culinary and medicinal value.
Michelin-starred chef Marc Veyrat understood this well when he used this plant to cook his red mullet. More commonly, you can flavour your salads with a few leaves of Glechoma hederacea. In fact, it can be used in the same way as its cousin mint.
Its medicinal qualities have long been recognised. Glechoma hederacea is used, for example, to treat respiratory and bronchial ailments and kidney problems.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 21 to 50 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 0 container |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| Possible uses | Ground cover |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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