Joe, Thanx very much for the info. Another forum member confirmed your ID.

I think that's it - I googled and found an image at MoBot that looks identical (linked below this message). The thing is, I don't remember it flowering last year, and it has no buds on it of any kind right now, although the MoBot page says bloom time is April-May. Could there be a non-blooming version or perhaps it needs more sun to bloom? Now kicking myself for spending all that $$ on english ivy starts when I could have just waited a year for this stuff to take over ; ) thanks - tesla here it is in my side yard on this gray Kansas afternoon... Here is a link that might be useful: not a weed!

You have saved me countless hours of research, macranthos. And floral_uk you have graciously anticipated my next question regarding the Anemone nemorosa. Thank you!

I believe it is Glechoma hederacea, ground ivy, and it is invasive. Bruise a leaf and you will notice a strong scent. I've been battling it in my lawn.