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Ground covers

Low, spreading plants for erosion control, lawn alternatives, and filling space.

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — with a spread of 18 to 24 inches

Ground cover

Golden Star

Chrysogonum Virginianum

HalfUSDA 5–9
Golden Toothed Aloe (Aloe X Nobilis) — This hybrid species is notable for its mid-green

Ground cover

Golden Toothed Aloe

Aloe X Nobilis

FullUSDA 9–11
Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — Tolerant to wind and coastal conditions, it thrives in well-drained soils under full sun to partial shade

Grass

Golden Tussock Grass

Poa Cita

FullUSDA 8–11
Goldmoss Sedum (Sedum Acre) — with a fleshy texture and a bright green hue that adds an eye-catching element to the landscape; adding a burst of color to your

Ground cover

Goldmoss Sedum

Sedum Acre

FullUSDA 4–9
Gold Standard Hosta (Hosta 'Gold Standard') — assuming they receive a few hours of morning sun

Ground cover

Gold Standard Hosta

Hosta 'Gold Standard'

HalfUSDA 2–9
Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — this Southwestern native thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9

Ground cover

Goodding's Verbena

Verbena Gooddingii

FullUSDA 7–10
Goodness Grows Speedwell (Veronica 'Goodness Grows') — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Ground cover

Goodness Grows Speedwell

Veronica 'Goodness Grows'

FullUSDA 4–8
Grace Ward Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Grace Ward') — Ideal for rock gardens or edging, it thrives in zones 6-8

Ground cover

Grace Ward Lithodora

Lithodora Diffusa 'Grace Ward'

FullUSDA 5–11
Granita® Raspberry (Delosperma floribundum) — This hardy succulent forms a dense

Ground cover

Granita® Raspberry

Delosperma floribundum

FullUSDA 8–10
Grape Hyacinth (Muscari Armeniacum) — Grape Hyacinths require marginal maintenance; it also pairs beautifully with other spring bloomers like, image 128

Bulb

Grape Hyacinth

Muscari Armeniacum

FullUSDA 4–8
Gray Creeping Germander (Teucrium Aroanium) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, reaching 6-12 inches in spread

Ground cover

Gray Creeping Germander

Teucrium Aroanium

FullUSDA 5–10
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth; a member of the Asteraceae family, image 64

Ground cover

Gray Lavender Cotton

Santolina Chamaecyparissus

FullUSDA 6–10
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 7-9

Ground cover

Grayleaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus

FullUSDA 7–8
Green Carpet (Herniaria Glabra) — Green Carpet (Herniaria glabra) is a robust

Ground cover

Green Carpet

Herniaria Glabra

FullUSDA 4–10
Green Horehound (Marrubium vulgare 'All Hallows Green') — Green Horehound 'All Hallows Green' (Marrubium vulgare 'All Hallows Green') is an aromatic

Ground cover

Green Horehound

Marrubium vulgare 'All Hallows Green'

FullUSDA 4–9
Griffith's Blue Leadwort (Ceratostigma Griffithii) — Part of the Plumbaginaceae family

Ground cover

Griffith's Blue Leadwort

Ceratostigma Griffithii

FullUSDA 8–10
Ground Cover Myoporum (Myoporum Parvifolium) — commonly referred to as Ground Cover Myoporum or Creeping Boobialla

Ground cover

Ground Cover Myoporum

Myoporum Parvifolium

FullUSDA 9–9
Ground Cover Rose Selections (Rosa Ground Cover Varieties) — Ground Cover Roses present a robust, low-maintenance option for vibrant landscaping

Ground cover

Ground Cover Rose Selections

Rosa Ground Cover Varieties

FullUSDA 5–9
Ground Morning Glory (Convolvulus Sabatius) — yet water-wise addition to their landscape

Ground cover

Ground Morning Glory

Convolvulus Sabatius

FullUSDA 6–10
Guinea Gold Vine (Hibbertia Scandens) — typically measuring 2-4 inches in length

Ground cover

Guinea Gold Vine

Hibbertia Scandens

FullUSDA 9–10
Hahn's English Ivy (Hedera helix 'Hahn's') — Reaching 6-9 inches in height with a spread of up to 3 feet, 'Hahn's' thrives in moist, well-drained soil

Ground cover

Hahn's English Ivy

Hedera helix 'Hahn's'

FullUSDA 5–10
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — Its richly colored leaves

Ground cover

Hairy Alumroot

Heuchera Villosa

HalfUSDA 4–9
Hairy Canary Flower (Dorycnium Hirsutum) — each about 1/4 inch in diameter; valued for its charming foliage and delicate blossoms

Ground cover

Hairy Canary Flower

Dorycnium Hirsutum

FullUSDA 8–10
Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — yellow flowers in the garden

Ground cover

Hairy False Goldenaster

Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain'

FullUSDA 8–10

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