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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Rocky Point Ice Plant (Malephora Lutea) — scientifically known as Malephora lutea

Ground cover

Rocky Point Ice Plant

Malephora Lutea

FullUSDA 8–11
Rosea Ice Plant (Drosanthemum Floribundum) — The Rosea Ice Plant, Drosanthemum floribundum, is a vibrant perennial groundcover

Ground cover

Rosea Ice Plant

Drosanthemum Floribundum

FullUSDA 9–11
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — ground cover / herb for full or half; where the fragrance can be enjoyed, image 88

Ground cover

Rose Geranium

Pelargonium Graveolens

FullUSDA 9–10
Rose Old Gay Hill Red China (Rosa 'Marie Pavie') — stands as an enchanting addition to any garden with its historical charm and vibrant blossoms

Ground cover

Rose Old Gay Hill Red China

Rosa 'Marie Pavie'

FullUSDA 7–11
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Sweet William offers delightful fragrance and attracts pollinators while being deer-resistant; showcasing an, image 51

Ground cover

Rose Verbena

Verbena Canadensis

HalfUSDA 8–10
Roundleaf Alumroot (Heuchera Cylindrica) — Ideal for border fronts and woodland settings

Ground cover

Roundleaf Alumroot

Heuchera Cylindrica

HalfUSDA 4–9
Royal Grevillea (Grevillea Victoriae) — with occasional susceptibility to root rot if overwatered; ground cover / shrub with pink blooms, image 66

Ground cover

Royal Grevillea

Grevillea Victoriae

FullUSDA 9–11
Royal Standard Hosta (Hosta 'Royal Standard') — Thriving in partial to full shade

Ground cover

Royal Standard Hosta

Hosta 'Royal Standard'

HalfUSDA 2–9
Rozanne Cranesbill (Geranium 'Rozanne') — highlighted by dark maroon veining

Ground cover

Rozanne Cranesbill

Geranium 'Rozanne'

FullUSDA 2–10
Ruby Glow Sedum (Sedum 'Ruby Glow') — this succulent thrives in full sun to partial shade

Ground cover

Ruby Glow Sedum

Sedum 'Ruby Glow'

FullUSDA 4–9
Ruby Grass (Melinis Nerviglumis) — it produces airy plumes that rise above the foliage

Ground cover

Ruby Grass

Melinis Nerviglumis

FullUSDA 6–11
Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — upright stems approximately 6 to 8 inches tall

Ground cover

Ruby Necklace

Othonna Capensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Ryegrass (Lolium Sp.) — It is well-suited for temperate climates, favoring full sun exposure but capable of tolerating light shade, image 32

Grass

Ryegrass

Lolium Sp.

FullUSDA 2–9
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — consider its mystical ambiance and potential size; it prefers well-draining soil

Ground cover

Sacred Datura

Datura wrightii

FullUSDA 5–9
Saffron Buckwheat (Eriogonum crocatum) — Bearing striking sulfur-yellow flower clusters in spring-summer above woolly

Ground cover

Saffron Buckwheat

Eriogonum crocatum

FullUSDA 9–9
Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — Each flower has a delicate yellow center; making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping

Ground cover

Sageleaf Rockrose

Cistus Salviifolius

FullUSDA 8–10
Sandberg Bluegrass (Poa Secunda) — this grass prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soils

Grass

Sandberg Bluegrass

Poa Secunda

FullUSDA 3–9
San Diego Sunflower (Bahiopsis Laciniata) — particularly in the arid climate zones of its native range.<br><br>Flowering mainly from April to October

Ground cover

San Diego Sunflower

Bahiopsis Laciniata

FullUSDA 9–10
Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — is an evergreen groundcover native to California's coastal regions

Ground cover

Sandmat Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Pumila

FullUSDA 9–9
Sand Mesa Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Rudis) — providing rich green foliage contrasted by reddish-brown bark

Ground cover

Sand Mesa Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Rudis

FullUSDA 7–10
Sandpaper Verbena (Verbena Rigida) — This sun-loving plant is drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care

Ground cover

Sandpaper Verbena

Verbena Rigida

FullUSDA 7–11
Sandscrub Ceanothus (Ceanothus Dentatus) — Sandscrub Ceanothus (Ceanothus dentatus) is an evergreen shrub native to coastal California

Ground cover

Sandscrub Ceanothus

Ceanothus Dentatus

FullUSDA 8–10
San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — With rounded clusters of rose-red flowers blooming in summer and fall

Ground cover

San Miguel Island Buckwheat

Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens

FullUSDA 9–9
Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus) — and hanging baskets.<br><br>Regular deadheading can promote more abundant flowering, image 75

Ground cover

Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy

Erigeron Karvinskianus

FullUSDA 9–10

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