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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Knotweed (Persicaria Affinis 'Superba') — ground cover / perennial with pink and red blooms; pink flowers that gradually deepen to a rich crimson, image 104

Ground cover

Knotweed

Persicaria Affinis 'Superba'

FullUSDA 4–7
Korean Grass (Zoysia Tenuifolia) — warm-season grass renowned for its elegant

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Korean Grass

Zoysia Tenuifolia

FullUSDA 6–10
Kreb's African Daisy (Gazania Krebsiana) — colloquially known as Krebs' African Daisy

Ground cover

Kreb's African Daisy

Gazania Krebsiana

FullUSDA 7–10
Krossa Regal Hosta (Hosta 'Krossa Regal') — Ideal for shady areas, this hosta requires well-drained soil with moderate moisture

Ground cover

Krossa Regal Hosta

Hosta 'Krossa Regal'

HalfUSDA 2–9
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Kurapia is also known for its excellent erosion control properties

Ground cover

Kurapia

Lippia Nodiflora

FullUSDA 8–11
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — ornamental evergreen shrub from California's coastal region

Ground cover

La Cruz Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Cruzensis

FullUSDA 10–11
Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla Sp.) — fertile setting with a pH range from slightly acidic to neutral

Ground cover

Lady's Mantle

Alchemilla Sp.

FullUSDA 3–9
Lady'S-Mantle (Alchemilla Mollis) — Ideal for borders or groundcover, it offers excellent foliage texture and is known for its ease of care; this water-holding

Ground cover

Lady'S-Mantle

Alchemilla Mollis

HalfUSDA 3–9
Lake Country Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Lake Country') — commonly known as Lake Country Yarrow

Ground cover

Lake Country Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Lake Country'

FullUSDA 3–10
Lemon Ball Stonecrop (Sedum 'Lemon Ball') — offers a pop of chartreuse with its dense

Ground cover

Lemon Ball Stonecrop

Sedum 'Lemon Ball'

FullUSDA 4–9
Lemon Beauty Box Honeysuckle (Lonicera Nitida 'Lemon Beauty') — Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty' is an evergreen shrub prized for its variegated foliage

Ground cover

Lemon Beauty Box Honeysuckle

Lonicera Nitida 'Lemon Beauty'

FullUSDA 7–9
Lemon Coral® Sedum (Sedum (Hylotelephium) hybrid) — evergreen perennial with sizzling lime-green foliage

Ground cover

Lemon Coral® Sedum

Sedum (Hylotelephium) hybrid

FullUSDA 7–11
Lemon Gold Thyme (Thymus X Citriodorus 'Aureus') — evergreen perennial that showcases golden-yellow foliage with a pleasant lemon scent

Ground cover

Lemon Gold Thyme

Thymus X Citriodorus 'Aureus'

FullUSDA 5–9
Lemon Silver Evening Primrose (Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches 8-12 inches in height and spreads 10-14 inches wide

Ground cover

Lemon Silver Evening Primrose

Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver'

FullUSDA 4–7
Licorice Plant (Helichrysum Petiolare) — licorice-like aroma when crushed; heart-shaped leaves and sweet aroma akin to licorice

Ground cover

Licorice Plant

Helichrysum Petiolare

FullUSDA 10–10
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — can span up to 6 inches across and rise up to 4 feet tall; ground cover / perennial for full or half

Ground cover

Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis

FullUSDA 8–11
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — that can reach heights of up to 3 feet

Ground cover

Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus Africanus

FullUSDA 8–11
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — bell-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance; it thrives in partial to full shade

Ground cover

Lily-Of-The-Valley

Convallaria Majalis

HalfUSDA 2–10
Limelight Strawflower (Helichrysum Petiolare 'Limelight') — commonly known as Limelight Strawflower

Ground cover

Limelight Strawflower

Helichrysum Petiolare 'Limelight'

HalfUSDA 9–11
Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — typically reaching heights of 12 to 20 inches; is a hardy evergreen shrub that offers both aesthetic appeal and edible

Ground cover

Lingonberry

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea

HalfUSDA 3–8
Lipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — The Fragaria chiloensis 'Lipstick', a perennial ornamental strawberry, thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Ground cover

Lipstick Strawberry

Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick'

FullUSDA 7–10
Little Gem Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens 'Little Gem') — is a compact perennial with a lush mound of glossy

Ground cover

Little Gem Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens 'Little Gem'

FullUSDA 3–10
Little Leaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Microphyllus) — scientifically dubbed Cotoneaster microphyllus; its dense growth habit and graceful

Ground cover

Little Leaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Microphyllus

FullUSDA 5–7
Little Sur Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edmundsii) — It is an excellent choice for coastal settings and tolerant of salty sea air

Ground cover

Little Sur Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Edmundsii

FullUSDA 11–11

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