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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Orange Ice Plant (Lampranthus Aurantiacus) — commonly referred to as the Orange Ice Plant

Ground cover

Orange Ice Plant

Lampranthus Aurantiacus

FullUSDA 10–10
Orange Stonecrop (Sedum Nussbaumerianum) — It blooms petite, star-shaped white flowers in late winter to early spring; it is highly drought-tolerant once

Ground cover

Orange Stonecrop

Sedum Nussbaumerianum

FullUSDA 9–10
Orange Symphony African Daisy (Osteospermum Fru. 'Zion Copper Amethyst') — <br><br>Well-suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11, the Osteospermum fru

Ground cover

Orange Symphony African Daisy

Osteospermum Fru. 'Zion Copper Amethyst'

FullUSDA 9–10
Orbit Bronze Stonecrop (Sedum 'Orbit Bronze') — The Sedum 'Orbit Bronze,' or Orbit Bronze Stonecrop

Ground cover

Orbit Bronze Stonecrop

Sedum 'Orbit Bronze'

FullUSDA 3–9
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — globular flower clusters that attract a myriad of pollinators

Ground cover

Ovens Wattle

Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet'

FullUSDA 8–11
Pacific Lupine (Lupinus Lepidus) — The Pacific Lupine blooms profusely in dense, erect spikes measuring 3 to 7 inches tall; this lupine species is, image 74

Ground cover

Pacific Lupine

Lupinus Lepidus

FullUSDA 7–10
Paprika Red Common Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Paprika') — Hardy in zones 3-9, it's a sturdy and colorful choice

Ground cover

Paprika Red Common Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Paprika'

FullUSDA 3–11
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — silvery-gray leaves that provide a striking contrast to its fiery flowers

Ground cover

Parrot's Beak

Lotus Berthelotii

FullUSDA 10–11
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — These blossoms are unique because they are twin flowers - two flowers fused together at the base

Ground cover

Partridge Berry

Mitchella Repens

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
Peach Drift Rose (Rosa 'Peach Drift') — The Peach Drift Rose exhibits a captivating cascade of light peach blooms

Ground cover

Peach Drift Rose

Rosa 'Peach Drift'

FullUSDA 5–10
Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex Pensylvanica) — It features fine-textured, arching green blades, growing 6-12 inches tall with a 12-18 inches spread

Grass

Pennsylvania Sedge

Carex Pensylvanica

HalfUSDA 5–10
Peppermint Geranium (Pelargonium Tomentosum) — as Peppermint Geranium prefers drier conditions once established

Ground cover

Peppermint Geranium

Pelargonium Tomentosum

FullUSDA 10–10
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — is an evergreen groundcover that adds a touch of low-maintenance vibrancy to any landscape

Ground cover

Perennial Peanut

Arachis Glabrata

FullUSDA 8–11
Periwinkle (Vinca Major) — well-drained soils with partial to full shade exposure; where other plants may struggle, image 124

Ground cover

Periwinkle

Vinca Major

HalfUSDA 4–9
Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — making it not only visually appealing but also practical for a variety of landscape designs

Ground cover

Persian Catmint

Nepeta Racemosa

FullUSDA 3–8
Peruvian Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Purple Sand') — This sun-loving perennial showcases vibrant purple blooms amid dark green foliage from spring to fall

Ground cover

Peruvian Verbena

Verbena Peruviana 'Purple Sand'

FullUSDA 3–10
Pinemat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Nevadensis) — it retains its foliage throughout the year; urn-shaped white to pale pink flowers, image 99

Broadleaf Evergreen

Pinemat Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Nevadensis

FullUSDA 3–10
Pink Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet Pink) — It reaches up to 2.5 feet in height and spans 3 feet wide

Ground cover

Pink Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet Pink

FullUSDA 4–11
Pink Chablis Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Orchid Frost') — This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8, reaching 6-8 inches in height with a spread of up to 24

Ground cover

Pink Chablis Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Orchid Frost'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Pink Chintz Thyme (Thymus 'Pink Chintz') — and as a lawn alternative

Ground cover

Pink Chintz Thyme

Thymus 'Pink Chintz'

FullUSDA 5–8
Pink Coral Rockrose (Cistus X Skanbergii) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it's drought-tolerant once established

Ground cover

Pink Coral Rockrose

Cistus X Skanbergii

FullUSDA 8–10
Pink Drift Rose (Rosa 'Pink Drift') — The Rosa 'Pink Drift' is a low-growing

Ground cover

Pink Drift Rose

Rosa 'Pink Drift'

FullUSDA 5–10
Pink Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa 'Rosea') — The Pink Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea') is a spreading perennial

Annual

Pink Mexican Evening Primrose

Oenothera Speciosa 'Rosea'

FullUSDA 9–10
Pink Mountain Heath (Phyllodoce Empetriformis) — ground cover for full or half

Ground cover

Pink Mountain Heath

Phyllodoce Empetriformis

FullUSDA 5–8

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