Ground Ivy

Glechoma hederacea
Ground ivy – a herbaceous perennial plant that grows 8 in to 20 in (20 cm to 50 cm) in height on a square stem bearing round, dentate leaves. The flowers are a purplish-blue, tending towards light mauve, for flowering can last 3 months or more, which is exceptional for a wildflower. The leaves give off the smell of camphor with a touch of citronella and peppermint.

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