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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Pink Octopus Bellflower (Campanula 'Pink Octopus') — Reaching 12-18 inches in height with a similar spread

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Pink Octopus Bellflower

Campanula 'Pink Octopus'

FullUSDA 3–9
Pink Panda Strawberry (Fragaria 'Pink Panda') — this hybrid thrives in USDA zones 3-9

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Pink Panda Strawberry

Fragaria 'Pink Panda'

FullUSDA 3–10
Pink Passion Vine (Passiflora Jamesonii) — is renowned for its spectacular deep pink flowers measuring up to 4 inches in diameter

Ground cover

Pink Passion Vine

Passiflora Jamesonii

FullUSDA 9–10
Pink Penny Cranesbill (Geranium 'Pink Penny') — a vibrant cultivar of the Geranium Rozanne lineage

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Pink Penny Cranesbill

Geranium 'Pink Penny'

FullUSDA 2–9
Plantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — is noted for its lush foliage and striking white

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Plantaginea Hosta

Hosta Plantaginea

HalfUSDA 2–9
Plum Perfect Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Plum Perfect') — commonly known as Plum Perfect Daylily

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Plum Perfect Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Plum Perfect'

FullUSDA 5–11
Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — this hardy plant boasts a prostrate growth habit

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Point Reyes Creeper

Ceanothus Gloriosus

FullUSDA 8–11
Popcorn Lantana (Lantana Patriot Weeper 'Popcorn') — Thriving in USDA Zones 9-11, it reaches up to 18 inches tall and spreads 24 inches

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Popcorn Lantana

Lantana Patriot Weeper 'Popcorn'

FullUSDA 9–11
Popcorn Rose (Rosa 'Popcorn') — This variety reaches 3 to 4 feet in height and width, making it perfect for borders or low hedges

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Popcorn Rose

Rosa 'Popcorn'

FullUSDA 3–9
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Poppy Mallow requires well-drained soil; is a perennial groundcover that boasts vibrant magenta blooms

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Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups

Callirhoe Involucrata

FullUSDA 4–9
Pork And Beans (Sedum X Rubrotinctum) — commonly known as Pork And Beans; it reaches up to 8 inches in height and spreads around 12 inches

Ground cover

Pork And Beans

Sedum X Rubrotinctum

FullUSDA 9–10
Poverty Weed, San Diego Marsh-Elder (Iva Hayesiana) — commonly referred to as Poverty Weed or San Diego Marsh-Elder

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Poverty Weed, San Diego Marsh-Elder

Iva Hayesiana

FullUSDA 9–11
Prairie Joy Rose (Rosa X 'Prairie Joy') — This disease-resistant variety matures to approximately 4 feet in height and spreads up to 3 feet

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Prairie Joy Rose

Rosa X 'Prairie Joy'

FullUSDA 3–8
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — reaching a height of about 6-12 inches; while the plant is drought tolerant

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Prairie Verbena

Glandularia Bipinnatifida

FullUSDA 9–11
Prostrate Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Prostratus') — this ground-hugging perennial forms an attractive

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Prostrate Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Prostratus'

FullUSDA 7–10
Punch Geranium (Pelargonium 'Punch') — Pelargonium 'Punch', a vibrant Punch Geranium, flaunts lush foliage and vivid blooms

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Punch Geranium

Pelargonium 'Punch'

FullUSDA 9–10
Purity Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens 'Purity') — This groundcover reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches

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Purity Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens 'Purity'

FullUSDA 3–10
Purity Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens 'Snowflake') — is a compact perennial ground cover reaching 6-12 inches high with a 12-18 inch spread

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Purity Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens 'Snowflake'

FullUSDA 3–9
Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — At maturity, it reaches 4 to 6 inches tall and spreads 4 to 8 inches wide

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Purple Dog Violet

Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea'

HalfUSDA 6–10
Purple Dragon Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Purple Dragon') — It grows best in partial to full shade with well-drained soil, perfect for ground cover or

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Purple Dragon Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Purple Dragon'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Purple Fan Flower (Scaevola 'Purple Fan') — is a vibrant asset to any garden that offers a unique aesthetic appeal

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Purple Fan Flower

Scaevola 'Purple Fan'

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Heart, Purple Queen (Tradescantia Pallida 'Purpurea') — so handling with gloves is recommended

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Purple Heart, Purple Queen

Tradescantia Pallida 'Purpurea'

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Iceplant (Drosanthemum Hispidum) — which also help to reduce water loss

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Purple Iceplant

Drosanthemum Hispidum

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple-Leaf Winter Creeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Colorata') — With a spread of 4-6 feet and a height reaching 1-2 feet

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Purple-Leaf Winter Creeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Colorata'

FullUSDA 5–10

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