Ground ivy or creeping charlie is a low-growing perennial widely distributed throughout the United States. It forms dense patches in turf. It has shallow-rooted creeping stems. The square stems root at the nodes that come in contact with the ground. Leaves are generally bright to dark green, somewhat hairy , opposite , and borne on long petioles .
Ground ivy is well adapted to moist, shady areas , where it can easily out compete turfgrass.
The purplish-blue flowers have the typical trumpet shape found in the mint family. Due to its extensive stolons and root system, ground ivy is difficult to control. Plantains , Plantago spp. These species form basal rosettes of leaves. Buckhorn leaves are long, narrow, hairy , and 2 to 10 in.