Ground ivy is a perennial weed in the mint family with a creeping habit. Round or kidney-shaped leaves are glossy with scalloped edges and fine hairs. Leaves are .5' to 1.5" and emits a mint-like odor when crushed. Reproduces by seed and creeping square stems root at nodes. The peak flowering period of ground ivy in Pennsylvania is during April and May. Funnel-shaped, light purple flowers on short stems in clusters of 2 or 3 appear in spring. Native to Eurasia.