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Gill-Over-The-Ground

Glechoma hederacea, Lamiaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (acceptable)Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Creeping JennyLysimachia nummularia
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Downy Rattlesnake PlantainGoodyera pubescens

Native orchid can be suppressed by aggressive ground ivy invasion

Irish MossSagina subulata

Gill-over-the-ground's aggressive spreading may overwhelm delicate Irish moss

Common Blue VioletViola sororia

Aggressive ground ivy can outcompete and suppress native violets in woodland edges

PipsissewaChimaphila umbellata

Native pipsissewa can be suppressed by invasive ground ivy in woodland areas

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationMedicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Gill-Over-The-Ground grow in?

Gill-Over-The-Ground grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Gill-Over-The-Ground?

Good companions for Gill-Over-The-Ground include Creeping Jenny.

Design guilds with Gill-Over-The-Ground and see companion relationships visually.

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