Ground Ivy - Herbal Remedies & Natural Wellness

Ground Ivy is a charming creeping herb that has been treasured in traditional herb gardens for centuries. With its soft rounded leaves and delicate purple flowers, it spreads gently to form a beautiful living carpet in the garden. Easy to grow and wonderfully resilient, it is a lovely addition to any healing herb garden or natural planting scheme.

All year
Life cycle: Perennial
Height: 10 – 30 cm
Position: Sun / Part shade
Soil preference: Moist, well-drained

Uses

Herbal
Ground Ivy has a long history in traditional European herbal practices and has long been valued in herb gardens.

Aromatic
The leaves release a gentle herbal scent when crushed, adding interest to sensory and aromatic gardens.

Ground Cover
A spreading creeping herb that forms a dense mat of foliage, helping to cover soil and naturally reduce weed growth.

Physical Characteristics

Height
10 – 20 cm tall

Foliage
Soft rounded green leaves with scalloped edges that form a lush carpet of foliage.

Flowers
Small violet-blue tubular flowers appearing in spring that attract pollinators.

Perfect For Herb Gardens in the UK

Ground Ivy is a wonderful choice if you are looking to buy medicinal herb plants in the UK or expand your collection of traditional healing herbs. Its creeping habit makes it ideal for herb gardens, wildlife gardens, forest gardens, and natural ground cover planting.

Growing your own herbs allows you to reconnect with traditional plants while creating a beautiful, living garden filled with useful species.

Supplied as a healthy young plug plant in a 7cm pot, ready to establish and thrive in your Healing Herb Garden.