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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Hairy Guinea Flower (Hibbertia Vestita) — scientifically referred to as Hibbertia vestita

Ground cover

Hairy Guinea Flower

Hibbertia Vestita

FullUSDA 9–10
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — making it an ideal ground cover or border plant

Ground cover

Halcyon Hosta

Hosta 'Halcyon'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9
Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica 'Halliana') — tubular blossoms that transition from white to yellow

Ground cover

Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'

FullUSDA 5–10
Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Delosperma cooperi, the Hardy Ice Plant, is a vibrant, low-growing perennial succulent ideal for ground, image 31

Ground cover

Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma Cooperi

FullUSDA 5–9
Harlequin Euonymus (Euonymus Fortunei 'Harlequin') — is a striking evergreen shrub with glossy

Ground cover

Harlequin Euonymus

Euonymus Fortunei 'Harlequin'

FullUSDA 5–10
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — yellow flowers in the garden; clumping form typically reaching heights of 12 to 18 inches

Ground cover

Hartweg's Sundrops

Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri

FullUSDA 10–10
Hartwegs Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii) — Calylophus hartwegii, or Hartweg's Sundrops, is a vibrant perennial native to the Southwest

Ground cover

Hartwegs Sundrops

Calylophus Hartwegii

FullUSDA 10–10
Hearst's Ceanothus (Ceanothus Hearstiorum) — making it an exceptional choice for xeriscaping

Ground cover

Hearst's Ceanothus

Ceanothus Hearstiorum

FullUSDA 8–11
Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — heart-shaped leaves that can reach up to 6 to 8 inches in width and a similar length; allowing them to form a dense

Ground cover

Heartleaf Bergenia

Bergenia Cordifolia

HalfUSDA 3–10
Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera 'Jack Frost') — it provides a substantial ground cover without overpowering companion plantings

Ground cover

Heartleaf Brunnera

Brunnera 'Jack Frost'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — the Hearts and Flowers plant flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil; in the warmer

Ground cover

Hearts And Flowers

Aptenia Cordifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — offering an eye-catching display.<br><br>For optimal growth

Ground cover

Heavenly Blue Lithodora

Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue'

FullUSDA 5–11
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — scientifically termed Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein'

Ground cover

Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein'

FullUSDA 3–9
Heuchera Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Gotham') — a striking Coral Bells cultivar

Ground cover

Heuchera Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Gotham'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Himalayan Maidenhair (Adiantum venustum) — Adiantum venustum, or Himalayan Maidenhair, is an elegant fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds

Fern

Himalayan Maidenhair

Adiantum venustum

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–9
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — It's quite tolerant of urban pollution and can handle a variety of soil types

Ground cover

Himalayan Sweet Box

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–10
Hoaryleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus Crassifolius) — The Hoaryleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus crassifolius) is an evergreen shrub native to California's coastal ranges

Ground cover

Hoaryleaf Ceanothus

Ceanothus Crassifolius

FullUSDA 8–10
Hosta (Hybrid) Assorted (Hosta Hybrids) — Hosta hybrids, robust perennials, thrive in Part Shade/Shade (4-6 hrs of light)

Ground cover

Hosta (Hybrid) Assorted

Hosta Hybrids

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Hosta Species (Hosta Sp.) — Mature hostas can range from a modest 6 inches to an impressive 4 feet in height

Ground cover

Hosta Species

Hosta Sp.

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus Edulis) — triangular leaves are a distinguishing characteristic

Ground cover

Hottentot Fig

Carpobrotus Edulis

FullUSDA 9–10
Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — reaching a height and spread of 6-12 inches

Ground cover

Houttuynia

Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion'

FullUSDA 4–11
Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — ground cover / shrub with pink blooms

Ground cover

Hummingbird Sage

Salvia Spathacea

FullUSDA 9–10
Hybrid Coral Bells (Heuchera Hybrids) — The Hybrid Coral Bells (Heuchera hybrids) are prized for their stunning

Ground cover

Hybrid Coral Bells

Heuchera Hybrids

HalfUSDA 4–9
Hybrid Gazanias (Gazania Hybrids) — These hearty perennials typically reach a modest height of 6 to 18 inches with a spread of 8 to 12 inches

Ground cover

Hybrid Gazanias

Gazania Hybrids

FullUSDA 8–10

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