Glechoma hederacea 'Variegata' - planta curgatoare de gradina, aromatica si decorativa

Glechoma hederacea 'Variegata' , known as variegated ground ivy , is a hardy perennial with rounded green foliage and creamy-white edges, highly valued both for its ornamental appearance and for its aromatic properties. The leaves have a pleasant, fresh, slightly minty scent, being traditionally used in teas and natural remedies.

Botanical characteristics

• Leaves: small, rounded, with wavy edges and creamy-white variegation; when touched and crushed, they emit a pleasant, minty scent.

• Flowers: spring–summer produces small, purple flowers, attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.

• Growth: flowing and vigorous plant, spreads quickly on surfaces, forming an ornamental carpet.

Growing conditions (indoor and outdoor, Romania)

• Light: prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates partial shade in the garden. To maintain variegation, needs good light.

• Temperature: rustic plant, cold-resistant to -25°C ; overwinters in the garden and regenerates in spring. In pots, the roots must be protected from frost.

• Watering: regular, without excess; the substrate must be well drained.

• Soil: rich, loose, with good drainage.

Advantages and uses

• Ornamental decoration: perfect for hanging pots, planters or as a ground cover plant.

• Aromatic plant: the leaves have a fresh, minty scent, and have been traditionally used in teas and folk remedies.

• Rusticity: very resistant to cold, ideal for gardens in Romania.

• Ecological: attracts bees and beneficial insects, contributing to biodiversity.

The size of the vines varies depending on the season and the batch.