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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Spreading Sunset® Lantana (Lantana 'Spreading Sunset') — The Spreading Sunset® Lantana, or Lantana 'Spreading Sunset', is a vibrant perennial ground

Ground cover

Spreading Sunset® Lantana

Lantana 'Spreading Sunset'

FullUSDA 9–11
Sprenger Asparagus (Asparagus Densiflorus 'Sprengeri') — commonly known as Sprenger Asparagus or Asparagus fern; grows from a central root with, image 50

Fern

Sprenger Asparagus

Asparagus Densiflorus 'Sprengeri'

FullUSDA 9–11
Spring Symphony Foamflower (Tiarella 'Spring Symphony') — The Tiarella 'Spring Symphony' showcases captivating pink blooms atop compact

Ground cover

Spring Symphony Foamflower

Tiarella 'Spring Symphony'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — Mature size reaches 4-6 feet tall and wide

Ground cover

Springtime Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime'

FullUSDA 8–9
Spring Torch Heather (Calluna Vulgaris 'Spring Torch') — The 'Spring Torch' Heather

Broadleaf Evergreen

Spring Torch Heather

Calluna Vulgaris 'Spring Torch'

FullUSDA 5–8
Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — offers a stunningly lush ground cover ideal for incorporations into diverse landscape designs

Ground cover

Squaw Carpet

Ceanothus Prostratus

FullUSDA 8–11
Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum Jasminoides) — this plant can climb or spread to cover structures and surfaces to approximately 20 feet in length; white blossoms

Ground cover

Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum Jasminoides

FullUSDA 9–10
St. Dabeoc's Heath (Daboecia Cantabrica) — in regions with particularly hot summers

Broadleaf Evergreen

St. Dabeoc's Heath

Daboecia Cantabrica

FullUSDA 1–6
Sticky Cinquefoil (Potentilla Glandulosa) — commonly called Sticky Cinquefoil

Ground cover

Sticky Cinquefoil

Potentilla Glandulosa

HalfUSDA 3–10
Stonecrop (Sedum Confusum) — scientifically known as Sedum confusum

Ground cover

Stonecrop

Sedum Confusum

FullUSDA 4–10
Stonecrop (Sedum Brevifolium) — Stonecrop 'Sedum brevifolium' is a hardy succulent valued for its drought resistance and ease of care

Ground cover

Stonecrop

Sedum Brevifolium

FullUSDA 5–10
Stoplight Heucherella (Heucherella 'Stoplight') — Heucherella 'Stoplight' boasts striking yellow foliage with deep red centers

Ground cover

Stoplight Heucherella

Heucherella 'Stoplight'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Stormy Seas Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Stormy Seas') — reminiscent of a tempestuous sea

Ground cover

Stormy Seas Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Stormy Seas'

HalfUSDA 7–10
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — To ensure optimum productivity and size; offering a prolonged season of interest and yield.<br><br>Strawberries demand

Ground cover

Strawberry

Fragaria X Ananassa

FullUSDA 3–8
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — It thrives in partial shade, requires well-drained soil and maintains a humble height of 3-6

Ground cover

Strawberry Begonia

Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis'

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–8
Streamside Monkey Flower (Mimulus Guttatus) — offering vibrant yellow blooms with splotched throats from late spring to fall

Annual

Streamside Monkey Flower

Mimulus Guttatus

ShadeUSDA 9–10
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — This succulent thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires minimal watering

Ground cover

String Of Bananas

Senecio Radicans

FullUSDA 9–11
String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — approximately 0.25 inches in diameter

Ground cover

String Of Pearls

Senecio Rowleyanus

FullUSDA 9–11
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — ground cover / perennial for deep shade or half or shade

Ground cover

Sum And Substance Hosta

Hosta 'Sum And Substance'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9
Sunburst Coreopsis (Coreopsis Grandiflora) — providing a long season of visual delight

Ground cover

Sunburst Coreopsis

Coreopsis Grandiflora

FullUSDA 4–10
Sunburst Gazania (Gazania 'Sunburst Mix') — daisy-like flowers in a delightful array of yellows

Ground cover

Sunburst Gazania

Gazania 'Sunburst Mix'

FullUSDA 8–11
Sundrops (Oenothera Fruticosa) — <br><br>Their extended blooming period; it's beneficial to know that Sundrops prefer well-drained soil but can tolerate

Ground cover

Sundrops

Oenothera Fruticosa

FullUSDA 4–9
Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; making it an excellent addition to rock gardens, image 78

Ground cover

Sun Rose

Helianthemum Nummularium

FullUSDA 5–8
Sunset Rockrose (Cistus 'Sunset') — It thrives in full sun, reaching 2-3 feet in height with a 4-5 feet spread

Ground cover

Sunset Rockrose

Cistus 'Sunset'

FullUSDA 8–10

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