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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Saucy Seduction Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Saucy Seduction') — This hardy plant reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches, thriving in full

Ground cover

Saucy Seduction Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Saucy Seduction'

FullUSDA 4–8
Scarlet Flower Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet Scarlet) — Plant in full sun for optimal vigor and bloom density

Ground cover

Scarlet Flower Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet Scarlet

FullUSDA 4–11
Scarlet Monardella (Monardella Macrantha) — thriving in USDA zones 8-10

Ground cover

Scarlet Monardella

Monardella Macrantha

FullUSDA 6–10
Scarlet Monkey Flower (Mimulus Cardinalis) — making it an ideal addition to water features

Ground cover

Scarlet Monkey Flower

Mimulus Cardinalis

ShadeUSDA 9–10
Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — moss-like carpet of golden-green

Ground cover

Scotch Moss

Sagina Subulata 'Aurea'

FullUSDA 4–10
Scottish Heather (Calluna Vulgaris) — this plant boasts a profusion of tiny

Broadleaf Evergreen

Scottish Heather

Calluna Vulgaris

FullUSDA 4–9
Sea Pink (Armeria Maritima) — it is ideal for rock gardens; with its tufted evergreen foliage that forms a dense, image 93

Ground cover

Sea Pink

Armeria Maritima

FullUSDA 3–10
Seaside Buckwheat (Eriogonum latifolium) — epitomizing low-maintenance gardening and lending a touch of wild

Ground cover

Seaside Buckwheat

Eriogonum latifolium

FullUSDA 9–10
Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — ground cover / perennial with pink and purple blooms

Ground cover

Sea Thrift

Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink'

FullUSDA 3–8
Serbian Bellflower (Campanula Poscharskyana) — This bellflower variant does best in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8; this perennial reaches a height of 4-10

Ground cover

Serbian Bellflower

Campanula Poscharskyana

FullUSDA 3–9
Shaggy Field Fern (Dryopteris Atrata) — Regular watering and a sheltered location promote its lush, vibrant display

Fern

Shaggy Field Fern

Dryopteris Atrata

ShadeUSDA 4–10
Shannon English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata') — The Hedera helix 'Shannon Variegata' is a versatile English Ivy cultivar

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shannon English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata'

FullUSDA 4–9
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta) — This species is drought tolerant once established and requires well-draining soil; making it an excellent choice for

Conifer

Shore Juniper

Juniperus Conferta

FullUSDA 5–9
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — Its dense, trailing branches feature silvery-blue needles, offering year-round visual interest

Conifer

Shore Juniper

Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific'

FullUSDA 5–10
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'All Gold') — perfect for adding year-round color

Conifer

Shore Juniper

Juniperus Conferta 'All Gold'

FullUSDA 5–10
Siberian Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Ternata) — emphasize its ease of care

Ground cover

Siberian Barren Strawberry

Waldsteinia Ternata

FullUSDA 4–9
Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — scientifically named Brunnera macrophylla; providing a charming contrast against the foliage, image 56

Ground cover

Siberian Bugloss

Brunnera Macrophylla

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–10
Siberian Carpet Cypress (Microbiota Decussata) — commonly known as the Siberian Carpet Cypress; this hardy plant thrives in Zones 2-7, image 39

Conifer

Siberian Carpet Cypress

Microbiota Decussata

FullUSDA 3–10
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — evergreen shrub reaching up to 2 feet in height with a spread of 3 feet

Ground cover

Silky Leaf Woodwaxen

Genista Pilosa

FullUSDA 5–9
Silver Archangel (Lamiastrum 'Hermans Pride') — dark green foliage with a serrated edge

Ground cover

Silver Archangel

Lamiastrum 'Hermans Pride'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Silver Carpet Beach Aster (Lessingia Filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet') — The Silver Carpet Beach Aster (Lessingia filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet') is a California

Ground cover

Silver Carpet Beach Aster

Lessingia Filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet'

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Carpet Corethrogyne (Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet') — Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet', or Silver Carpet California Aster, is a low-growing, groundcover

Ground cover

Silver Carpet Corethrogyne

Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet'

FullUSDA 8–11
Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Silver Carpet') — silver-foliaged mats reaching heights of 6-8 inches and spreading up to 18-24 inches

Ground cover

Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

FullUSDA 4–8
Silver-Edged Horehound (Marrubium Rotundifolium) — woolly leaves with shimmering silver edges

Ground cover

Silver-Edged Horehound

Marrubium Rotundifolium

FullUSDA 4–9

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