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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Australian Bluebell Creeper (Sollya Heterophylla) — scientifically known as Sollya heterophylla

Ground cover

Australian Bluebell Creeper

Sollya Heterophylla

FullUSDA 9–11
Australian Fuchsia (Correa Pulchella) — elliptical to ovate leaves

Ground cover

Australian Fuchsia

Correa Pulchella

FullUSDA 9–11
Australian Violet (Viola hederacea) — showcasing delicate white and purple flowers that bloom in spring and summer

Ground cover

Australian Violet

Viola hederacea

FullUSDA 10–10
Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) — It is also commonly called the Japanese Shield Fern due to its robust nature and, image 32

Fern

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

Dryopteris erythrosora

ShadeUSDA 4–10
Autumn Stonecrop (Sedum 'Matrona') — upright stems reaching heights of approximately 18 to 24 inches

Ground cover

Autumn Stonecrop

Sedum 'Matrona'

FullUSDA 3–9
Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila Menziesii) — annual / ground cover for full or half

Annual

Baby Blue Eyes

Nemophila Menziesii

FullUSDA 3–10
Baby's Tears (Soleirolia Soleirolii) — They should be planted in rich, well-draining soil, with a preference for consistent moisture

Ground cover

Baby's Tears

Soleirolia Soleirolii

FullUSDA 10–10
Bar Harbor Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor') — flourishing in a variety of conditions

Conifer

Bar Harbor Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'

FullUSDA 3–10
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms; from early to late spring

Ground cover

Barren Strawberry

Waldsteinia Fragarioides

FullUSDA 4–7
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — <br><br>The flowers of Barrenwort appear from mid to late spring; it typically reaches a height of 12 to 15 inches with a

Ground cover

Barrenwort

Epimedium Alpinum

HalfUSDA 4–7
Beach Evening Primrose (Camissonia Cheiranthifolia) — showcases vibrant yellow flowers atop green; which mirrors its natural coastal habitat

Ground cover

Beach Evening Primrose

Camissonia Cheiranthifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — and are typically about 1 to 2 inches long; this plant requires minimal upkeep once established

Ground cover

Beach Vitex

Vitex Rotundifolia

FullUSDA 7–10
Beacon Silver Spotted Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Beacon Silver ') — offers a delightful splash of variegation and color to any landscape design

Ground cover

Beacon Silver Spotted Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Beacon Silver '

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi) — Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), an evergreen groundcover, thrives in USDA zones 2-6

Ground cover

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi

FullUSDA 3–10
Bearberry Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Dammeri) — it is fairly drought resistant

Ground cover

Bearberry Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Dammeri

FullUSDA 7–11
Beesia (Beesia Deltophylla) — is an evergreen perennial treasured for its heart-shaped glossy leaves and delicate bloom

Ground cover

Beesia

Beesia Deltophylla

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Bellflower (Campanula 'Jelly Bells') — Blooming from early to late summer, it adds a vibrant yet soft touch to borders and cottage gardens, image 76

Ground cover

Bellflower

Campanula 'Jelly Bells'

FullUSDA 3–9
Bellflower (Persicaria Campanulata) — commonly known as Bellflowered Knotweed

Ground cover

Bellflower

Persicaria Campanulata

FullUSDA 5–9
Ben Nevis Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Ben Nevis') — peaking in late spring to early summer

Ground cover

Ben Nevis Sunrose

Helianthemum Num. 'Ben Nevis'

FullUSDA 4–9
Berlandier's Sundrops (Calylophus Berlandieri) — forming a mound of narrow leaves

Ground cover

Berlandier's Sundrops

Calylophus Berlandieri

FullUSDA 9–10
Betram Anderson Dwarf Stonecrop (Sedum 'Bertram Anderson') — Sedum 'Bertram Anderson,' a vibrant Dwarf Stonecrop

Ground cover

Betram Anderson Dwarf Stonecrop

Sedum 'Bertram Anderson'

FullUSDA 5–9
Bevan's Variety Geranium (Geranium Macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety') — making it suitable for rock gardens

Ground cover

Bevan's Variety Geranium

Geranium Macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety'

FullUSDA 4–8
Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum') — It features heart-shaped leaves and dainty, yellow and lavender-tinted flowers in spring

Ground cover

Bicolor Barrenwort

Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum'

HalfUSDA 5–8
Biokovo Geranium (Geranium X Cantabrigiense 'Biokovo') — is a perennial groundcover featuring fragrant

Ground cover

Biokovo Geranium

Geranium X Cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'

FullUSDA 9–10

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