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USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 8 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 8 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA. Typical inventory plug

Meehania cordata

Creeping ground mint

Meehania cordata makes a good groundcover for dry shade. The plant can form a dense mat of ever-green foliage with a carpet of blue, hooded flowers. Stoloniferous but not aggressive.

While the plant prefers shade, it can tolerate full sun if it is kept adequately moist. 


Height:

6 in

Spread:

3-18 in

USDA Hardiness Zone:

4-9

Bloom Color:

Blue

Meehania cordata Characteristics

Exposure

  • Partial Shade to Full Shade

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Dry

Attributes

  • Naturalizing

Flowering Months

  • June
  • May

Foliage Color

  • Green

Interesting Notes:

For more information on this plant, visit the USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=MECO