What is the creeping Charlie?

Preeping Charlie is a herbal permanent plant in the mint family. This plant is originally from Europe, where it has been grown at least since ancient Greeks and is historically used in different ways. Outside Europe, some people consider the creeping Charlie to be an invasive plant, and in fact some gardeners go to a large length to control or eradicated it. In addition, many garden shops sell creeping Charlie, sometimes it offers several cultivars. Like other mints, the creeping Charlie has square stems and is also very aromatic and releases the mint scent when it is crushed. As it would suggest "creeping" in the name, the creeping Charlie has a large growth habit and releases runners who develop adventure shoots and roots if it has a chance. Formally, the creeping Charlie is known as Glechoma Hederacea , which leads some gardeners to call it "Glechom". Historically, this plant has been prescribed healing,To make eye eyelash and tisans for digestive problems, although Charlie can actually be toxic and very dangerous for cats and dogs. Saxons also used the creeping Charlie in beer production and added it as a clarifying agent to pull out dirt from their beer.

Gardeners grow creeping Charlie as decorative because it spreads quickly and can be quite attractive. It is also used in a humid, dark environment, which can be an advantage in a garden that does not receive a lot of sun. The creeping Charlie can be used to create a block of greenery under the shade tree or on the shaded side of the hill and requires low maintenance. Europeans brought a plmranec with them when they settled in new places in the desire to grow well -known plants in their gardens.

Some people consider the creeping Charlie a pest, especially in the lawns. The hardness of this plant can make it difficult to eradicate as runners can take root anywhere andThe plant is also distributed by seeds, which almost makes control. Allowing lawns grow high, cropping shrubs and trees for more light and watering rarely can help discourage the creeping Charlie, for people who consider this plant undesirable.