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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Title: Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - A Lush Tapestry for Gardens<br><br>The Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'

Grass

Ice Dance Grass Sedge

Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance'

HalfUSDA 5–10
Idaho Fescue (Festuca Idahoensis) — it performs optimally with full sun exposure but can endure partial shade

Grass

Idaho Fescue

Festuca Idahoensis

FullUSDA 6–10
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — but care should be taken to avoid waterlogging

Annual

Impatiens, Busy Lizzie

Impatiens Walleriana

HalfUSDA 3–10
Incana Cranesbill (Geranium Incanum) — Hardy and drought-resistant, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and grows to a height of 6-12 inches

Ground cover

Incana Cranesbill

Geranium Incanum

FullUSDA 8–10
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — though regular trimming may be necessary to maintain its shape and encourage fuller growth; the soil should retain moisture

Ground cover

Inch Plant

Tradescantia Zebrina

FullUSDA 9–10
Indian Mock Strawberry (Duchesnea Indica) — Although the berries resemble the common strawberry; with each leaflet typically reaching a length of 1, image 102

Ground cover

Indian Mock Strawberry

Duchesnea Indica

FullUSDA 4–7
Ingwersen's Variety Geranium (Geranium Mac. 'Ingwersen's Variety') — Originating from the Balkan region

Ground cover

Ingwersen's Variety Geranium

Geranium Mac. 'Ingwersen's Variety'

HalfUSDA 4–8
Inside-out Flower (Vancouveria Hexandra) — commonly called American Barrenwort

Ground cover

Inside-out Flower

Vancouveria Hexandra

FullUSDA 3–9
Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — spreading around 12 inches in width

Ground cover

Irish Moss

Sagina Subulata

FullUSDA 4–10
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — these plants are ideal for edging and ground cover in partial shade

Ground cover

Island Alum Root

Heuchera Maxima

HalfUSDA 7–10
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — which attract hummingbirds

Ground cover

Island Bush Snapdragon

Gambelia Speciosa

FullUSDA 8–10
Island Pink Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Island Pink') — drought-tolerant perennial

Ground cover

Island Pink Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Island Pink'

FullUSDA 3–10
Ivanhoe Grevillea (Grevillea Vic. 'Ivanhoe') — The Grevillea 'Ivanhoe' is a hardy, Australian native shrub, reaching 6-9 ft in height and spread

Ground cover

Ivanhoe Grevillea

Grevillea Vic. 'Ivanhoe'

FullUSDA 9–11
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — reaching a height of approximately 16 to 20 inches and a spread of 12 to 18 inches at maturity

Grass

Japanese Blood Grass

Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra'

FullUSDA 5–10
Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — it requires full sun and well-drained soil

Ground cover

Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens

FullUSDA 4–10
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — scientifically known as Carex morrowii; variegated leaves up to 18 inches long and about 0.5 inches wide, image 139

Grass

Japanese Grass Sedge

Carex Morrowii

HalfUSDA 5–10
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — where it can form a dense ground cover that outcompetes weeds

Broadleaf Evergreen

Japanese Spurge

Pachysandra Terminalis

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–9
Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — which helps ensure a long-lived presence in the landscape

Grass

Japanese Sweet Flag

Acorus Gramineus

FullUSDA 5–9
Jewel Of Desert Garnet (Delosperma 'Jewel Of Desert Garnet') — Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Garnet' graces gardens with its vivid

Ground cover

Jewel Of Desert Garnet

Delosperma 'Jewel Of Desert Garnet'

FullUSDA 6–10
John Dourley Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley') — evergreen shrub with a mature size of about 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide

Ground cover

John Dourley Manzanita

Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

FullUSDA 7–10
Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — It presents a vigorous spreading habit; and sporadically continuing until the first frost if deadheaded

Ground cover

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

FullUSDA 2–10
Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — Often spreading wider than its height, it typically reaches 1-2 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide

Ground cover

Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.

FullUSDA 4–10
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of 2-3 feet with a similar spread

Ground cover

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian

Centranthus Ruber

FullUSDA 4–10
Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa Pratensis) — Highly regarded for its lush; it prefers full sun but tolerates light shade, although growth may become, image 62

Grass

Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa Pratensis

FullUSDA 2–9

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