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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Silver Falls™ Dichondra (Dichondra argentea) — fan-shaped silver-white leaves on slender silver stems

Ground cover

Silver Falls™ Dichondra

Dichondra argentea

HalfUSDA 9–11
Silver Germander (Teucrium Ackermannii) — It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun, and reaches a height of 6-12 inches with a 18-24 inch spread

Ground cover

Silver Germander

Teucrium Ackermannii

FullUSDA 5–10
Silver Mound Artemisia (Artemisia Sch. 'Silver Mound') — Silver Mound Artemisia (Artemisia sch

Ground cover

Silver Mound Artemisia

Artemisia Sch. 'Silver Mound'

FullUSDA 4–9
Silver Stonecrop (Sedum Rupestre 'Silver') — Silver Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Silver') is an evergreen perennial with a mat-forming habit

Ground cover

Silver Stonecrop

Sedum Rupestre 'Silver'

FullUSDA 8–10
Silvervein Creeper (Parthenocissus Henryana) — The Silvervein Creeper (Parthenocissus henryana) is a captivating

Ground cover

Silvervein Creeper

Parthenocissus Henryana

FullUSDA 4–10
Sineless Caper Bush (Capparis Spinosa V. Inermis) — is a noteworthy addition to any warm-climate landscape design; offering both aesthetic appeal, image 66

Ground cover

Sineless Caper Bush

Capparis Spinosa V. Inermis

FullUSDA 9–10
Skylark Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark') — commonly known as Skylark Mountain Lilac

Ground cover

Skylark Mountain Lilac

Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'

FullUSDA 7–10
Slender Deutzia (Deutzia Gracilis 'Nikko') — This low-growing cultivar

Ground cover

Slender Deutzia

Deutzia Gracilis 'Nikko'

FullUSDA 6–11
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — is a captivating addition to any water garden or wetland landscape; minimal maintenance; clip old growth in, image 90

Grass

Slender Sedge

Carex Lasiocarpa

HalfUSDA 5–10
Snowdrop Anemone (Anemone Sylvestris) — but it can tolerate a range of soil conditions.<br><br>The plant features deeply lobed leaves and striking, image 41

Ground cover

Snowdrop Anemone

Anemone Sylvestris

FullUSDA 2–9
Snowflake Bacopa (Sutera Cordata 'Snowflake') — this plant thrives in full to partial sun and requires consistently moist soil

Ground cover

Snowflake Bacopa

Sutera Cordata 'Snowflake'

FullUSDA 9–11
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — Snow In Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) is a vigorous, mat-forming perennial that flourishes in full sun; it boasts

Ground cover

Snow In Summer

Cerastium Tomentosum

FullUSDA 3–9
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum 'Yo Yo') — Snow in Summer (Cerastium tomentosum 'Yo Yo') features woolly

Ground cover

Snow In Summer

Cerastium Tomentosum 'Yo Yo'

FullUSDA 3–9
Snow Princess® Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia) — The Lobularia 'Snow Princess' is a vigorous trailing annual with fragrant

Annual

Snow Princess® Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia

FullUSDA 4–10
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — pointed leaves that can reach 3 to 6 inches in length; post-bloom, brilliant red berries adorn the plant, image 83

Ground cover

Solomon's Plume

Smilacina Racemosa

FullUSDA 3–8
Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — In late spring, it blooms with vibrant purple-lavender flowers, attracting various pollinators

Ground cover

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage

Salvia Sonomensis

FullUSDA 9–9
South Western Coral Bells (Heuchera Sanguinea) — offering a splash of color from late spring to early summer; green to burgundy leaves that may feature

Ground cover

South Western Coral Bells

Heuchera Sanguinea

HalfUSDA 3–10
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — commonly referred to as the Spanish Shawl; ground cover with pink blooms

Ground cover

Spanish Shawl

Heterocentron Elegans

HalfUSDA 9–10
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — This North American native is remarkably versatile

Ground cover

Spathe Leaved Sedum

Sedum Spathulifolium

FullUSDA 5–10
Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — Drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance; making it an excellent choice for a variety of, image 91

Ground cover

Speedwell

Veronica Repens

FullUSDA 3–9
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — leaf-like structures that are technically modified stems measuring up to 2 inches long

Ground cover

Spineless Butcher's Broom

Ruscus Hypoglossum

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Spiny Grevillea (Grevillea Jun. 'Lava Cascade') — The Grevillea juniperina 'Lava Cascade'

Ground cover

Spiny Grevillea

Grevillea Jun. 'Lava Cascade'

FullUSDA 9–10
Splendens Coral Bells (Heuchera Sanguinea 'Splendens') — commonly known as Splendens Coral Bells

Ground cover

Splendens Coral Bells

Heuchera Sanguinea 'Splendens'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Spreading Acacia (Acacia Redolens) — Acacia redolens is adept at stabilizing slopes and suppressing weeds

Ground cover

Spreading Acacia

Acacia Redolens

FullUSDA 8–11

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