I have this ground cover growing in a mini outdoor garden
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William on Aug 11, 2016Looks like Creeping Charlie to me. http://www.scotts.com/smg/goART3/Howto/how-to... http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problem... http://www.bhg.com/gardening/pests/insects-di...Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Aug 11, 2016Have you noticed any flowering? I agree with William creeping charlie. Word of caution it will take over.Helpful Reply
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Linda on Aug 11, 2016If the stem is square, it is probably 'creeping charlie' -- a highly invasive relative of the mint family that is toxic to horses. Do NOT let this get in your yard!Helpful Reply
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Ken Sloop on Aug 11, 2016Thanks for the help. I haven't noticed any flowering, but after doing some research on Creeping Charlie I'm pretty sure that that is what I have. Sounds like I had better kill it immediately.Helpful Reply
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Ken Sloop on Aug 11, 2016If it only spreads by creeping then it would be easy to contain. If it spreads by seeds blowing then it could be a major problem.Helpful Reply
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William on Aug 11, 2016Its a very invasive vine. It creeps along the ground and shoots tendrils into the ground wherever it goes. You can try to pull it out but then you find the main plant can be several feet away. I have to deal with it every year. I found that Spectracide Weed & Feed is the only weed killer that works. One year it took over 2/3 of my backyard lawn. I only had small patches of lawn left. I thought I lost my lawn to it. I attacked it with a vengeance. Trying everything available, I found Spectracide worked. Got my lawn back and have it under control. Its so strong, hard to get completely rid of it.Helpful Reply
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