Where Does Ground Ivy Grow

Ground ivy has lavender-blue tubular, flowers that appear in the axils of the leaves. The flowers are 0.4 in. (0.9 cm) long and come in clusters of two or more. Ground ivy is common in moist areas, disturbed sites, low woods, lawns, and along roadsides.

Where is ground ivy found?

Ground ivy occurs throughout the U.S. in all of the Lower 48 except for Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico and has been reported to be invasive in natural areas from Wisconsin to Connecticut, south to Tennessee and North Carolina.

Why is ground ivy bad?

Benefits aside, most homeowners agree that ground ivy is no good for lawns and gardens. With weeds lingering, your grass never quite looks its best. Even worse, the weed can wrap around and essentially “strangle” nearby plants if it has creeped into your garden.