Creeping Charlie

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Creeping charlie (Glechoma hederacea), also known as ground ivy, is a low growing weed that thrives in shady areas on lawns.

It is especially problematic because the stems continuously grow out, seeming to creep across the lawn.

Often borax is suggested as an organic remedy for removing the week. However, borax is not biodegradable, and can stay in the soil, inhibiting all growth, including grass, for year.

Hand pulling the plant's shallow roots is a good short term remedy, however, the plant is so hardy that leaving any part in the ground allows for regrowth later in the season.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels