GROUND IVY Glechoma hederacea

Eidral

An aromatic, perennial plant of the mint family, that creeps along the ground. It is a mat-forming evergreen plant with purple flowers that is excellent for creating ground cover. Found in woods, hedgerows, grasslands and waste ground.

A superb source of food for pollinators.

A species in decline.

Height: 10cm

Flowers: April to June

Colour: Purple