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Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)
Leaf: Ground Ivy leaves are round in shape, with scalloped edges, it has prominent veins and can have a glossy surface. Flower: The blue/violet flowers of Ground Ivy usually appear in clusters. Preferred habitat: Ground Ivy can grow on a wide range of soil types. Control: A very difficult to control, hand weeding may be practical for a few plants. Once it has become established chemical control will be needed. Use a selective weed killer containing either dicamba, 2,4-D or fluroxypyr. A further application 6 weeks later will be needed, even then Ground Ivy may still persist. << Return to lawn weed identification page
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