Glechoma hederaceae
Synonyms
Creeping Charlie, Cats-foot, Field Balm, Alehoof, Tunhoof, Run-away-robin
ID Characteristics
Life cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Prostrate
Propagation:
Creeping stolons and less commonly by seed
Leaf Margin:
Broad rounded teeth
Leaf Hairs:
None
Leaf Structure:
Round, kidney- or heart-shaped
Leaf Arrangement:
Opposite
Root Type:
Fibrous
Flower Color:
Purple
Multimedia
Video
Similar Species
- Creeping-jenny Lysimachia nummularia
- Henbit
- Mallow, Common
- Speedwell, Creeping
Herbicidal Control Options
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Preemergence:
Selective control option not available
- Post Emergence: Bromoxynil, Carfentrazone, Fluroxypyr, Mesotrione, Sulfentrazone, Sulfosulfuron, Triclopyr, Trifloxysulfuron
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
