Ground ivy : Expressive aroma

Knowing the ground ivy's details helps you picture the plant. It is key to grasp how to use dog mint in gardens. Learn about its flower family and structure. Also, find out how to grow it well. Discover what diseases and pests can harm it.

Ground ivy is a common perennial ground cover. It grows easily in many places. You can find it in the Northern Hemisphere. In England, people call it ground ivy. In Russia, it is often called dog mint. Anyone with a garden can grow this plant.

This plant is in the Budra family. It is related to plants like:

• lavender;

• sage;

• rosemary;

• Melissa;

• mint;

• oregano.