creeping charlie look alikes

Starting with Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) . . . This plant has many common names. Some other popular ones are Gill-over-the-ground and Creeping Charlie. All three common names hint at this plant's growth habit: low and sprawling like ivy.

Are Creeping Jenny and creeping Charlie the same?

Although they are similar in many ways, creeping charlie is a low-growing weed that often invades lawns and gardens, while creeping jenny is a ground cover plant that is, more often than not, a welcome addition to the garden or landscape. Creeping charlie has four-sided stems that grow up to 30 inches (76.2 cm.).

How can you tell a creeping Charlie?

Creeping Charlie is defined by the following traits:

Grows low to the ground.
Bright green leaves.
Leaves are round or kidney shaped with scalloped edges.
Leaves grow opposite each other on a stem, and attach to the stem at the leaf node.
In the spring, blueish-purple funnel shaped flowers grow along the stem.

What are other names for creeping Charlie?

A: Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea), also known as ground ivy, creeping Jenny and other names we cannot print here, indeed creeps with long stems that root at the leaf nodes. The perennial plants have kidney bean-shaped leaves with scalloped leaf margins and small purplish blue flowers.

What kills creeping Charlie but not grass?

Use a special broadleaf herbicide containing either tricolpyr or dicamba on Creeping Charlie that has taken over your lawn—these chemicals will kill Creeping Charlie without harming your grass.

Is Creeping Charlie good for anything?

As a matter of fact, yes, creeping Charlie (also known as ground ivy) is edible. A prime and often cursed at weed of turfgrass and other landscape areas, creeping Charlie is native to Europe and southern Asia but was brought into North America for use medicinally.

Is Creeping Charlie toxic to dogs?

Also Known as "Creeping Charlie"

It prefers partial or dappled shade, or bright filtered light indoors. It is hardy in USDA zones 9a through 12. The ASPCA poison control website lists this plant as nontoxic to dogs, cats and horses.

Does vinegar kill creeping Charlie?

Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea), with its ruffled leaves and delicate purplish-blue flowers, might make an attractive ground cover -- if it would just stay put. ... Horticultural vinegar will work on Creeping Charlie, but only if used correctly, and it may take repeated applications to kill the plant.

Does creeping Charlie die in winter?

Creeping charlie (Glechoma hederacea) is a low-growing, creeping ground cover. ... Hederacea is an evergreen perennial. In our area, it dies back in the late fall and winter.

What is a natural way to get rid of creeping Charlie?

Here's how:

Trim the leaves and stems from creeping Charlie so you can see where the stems emerge from the ground. Bag up the trimmings and: A. ...
Soak the soil. ...
Loosen the soil with a pitchfork. ...
Pull up the plants. ...
Look for pieces of plant and roots you missed. ...
Repeat in a few weeks.

Where did the name creeping Charlie come from?

Creeping Charlie got its name from the plant's tendency to spread rapidly and create ground cover. "Charlie" is one of the many names common to this herb. Creeping Charlie's scientific name is Glechoma hederacea.

How does Creeping Charlie spread?

Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) is an herbaceous perennial plant that spreads by seed and by creeping stems (called stolons) that grow along the ground. ... A variegated form of the plant is sometimes used in hanging baskets.

How does Creeping Charlie reproduce?

Creeping Charlie will reproduce from its seeds, but it spreads most readily by setting down roots all along its long stems. Its ability to spread easily is a trait that makes it so difficult to kill creeping Charlie.

Does Scotts Turf Builder kill creeping Charlie?

Early in the spring, you can control creeping Charlie with Scotts® Turf Builder® Triple Action, which will also prevent listed grassy and broadleaf weeds and feed your lawn at the same time.

What fertilizer kills creeping Charlie?

If you have a large area of creeping charlie or if your lawn is more than 50% creeping charlie, you may want to consider killing off the entire area with glyphosate (the active ingredient in the non-selective herbicide Round-Up®) and re-seeding. Note this product kills all plants including lawn grasses.

Does Roundup kill creeping Charlie?

If you have ground ivy creeping through your garden beds, fear not. Use Roundup® Ready-To-Use Weed & Grass Killer with Sure Shot® Wand to kill creeping Charlie to the down to the root.

Does Borax really kill creeping Charlie?

Borax (sodium tetraborate) has been found to be an effective herbicide for creeping charlie (Glechoma hederacea, also known as ground ivy, creeping jenny and gill-over-the-ground). ... Borax in 4 oz. (½ cup) warm water; Dilute in 2.5 gallons of water. This solution will cover approximately 1,000 square feet.

Is Creeping Charlie bad for your lawn?

Creeping Charlie is a resilient and adaptive vine that can quickly overtake a lawn, smothering your grass, and killing the turf you've nurtured for years. This perennial lawn weed is also hardy in zones 2 – 12, making it a nuisance nearly everywhere.

Is Creeping Charlie invasive?

Creeping Charlie is invasive, and can prevent you from growing additional flowers in your lawn.

How tall does Creeping Charlie get?

Height. Creeping Charlie is a ground cover but can get to about 20 cm (8") tall.

How do you care for a creeping Charlie plant?

Creeping Charlie (Pilea nummulariifolia) likes even moisture, but allow it to dry out somewhat between watering, and water it less in winter–maybe once a week or so. Give it bright, indirect light, and feed it lightly with a slow-release fertilizer formulated for house plants. When it outgrows its pot, repot in spring.

Is Creeping Jenny toxic?

Creeping Jenny (Moneywort, Creeping Charlie)

Although this plant contains some saponins, it is non-toxic if fed as part of a varied diet. It is most often seen in gardens, but it will also grow in boggy areas near a pond.