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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — also popularly known as Powderpuff for its distinctive

Ground cover

Sunshine Mimosa

Mimosa Strigilliosa

FullUSDA 3–8
Sunspot Heucherella (Heucherella 'Sunspot') — reaching a modest height of 10 inches and spreading up to 15 inches wide

Ground cover

Sunspot Heucherella

Heucherella 'Sunspot'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia Maritima) — Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima); drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, image 81

Annual

Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia Maritima

FullUSDA 4–10
Sweet Drift Rose (Rosa 'Sweet Drift') — Rosa 'Sweet Drift' is a low-growing

Ground cover

Sweet Drift Rose

Rosa 'Sweet Drift'

FullUSDA 5–10
Sweet Kate Spiderwort (Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate') — It's an ideal choice for border fronts

Ground cover

Sweet Kate Spiderwort

Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'

FullUSDA 5–9
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — low-lying carpet of foliage

Ground cover

Sweet Violet

Viola Odorata

HalfUSDA 6–10
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — it requires consistent moisture

Ground cover

Sweet Woodruff

Galium Odoratum

HalfUSDA 5–9
Swizzle Sticks (Senecio Anteuphorbium) — thriving in well-drained soil and full sun

Ground cover

Swizzle Sticks

Senecio Anteuphorbium

FullUSDA 10–11
Taiwan Creeping Blackberry (Rubus Pentalobus) — The Taiwan Creeping Blackberry, Rubus pentalobus, is a low-growing evergreen ground cover

Ground cover

Taiwan Creeping Blackberry

Rubus Pentalobus

FullUSDA 7–9
Tall Fescue (Festuca Arundinacea) — Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is a robust, cool-season grass, favored for its adaptability

Grass

Tall Fescue

Festuca Arundinacea

FullUSDA 4–8
Tam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — tolerates a range of soils and is drought-resistant once established

Ground cover

Tam Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia'

FullUSDA 3–10
Tapien Blue Hybrid Verbena (Verbena 'Tapien Blue') — Blooms from late spring to frost, attracting butterflies

Annual

Tapien Blue Hybrid Verbena

Verbena 'Tapien Blue'

FullUSDA 3–10
Three-Leaved Stonecrop (Sedum Ternatum) — is a North American native perennial groundcover with a spread of 6-12 inches and a height of 3-6 inches, image 49

Ground cover

Three-Leaved Stonecrop

Sedum Ternatum

FullUSDA 3–9
Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — green hue adorned with a unique pattern of white; is an exquisite and low-maintenance succulent

Ground cover

Tiger Aloe

Aloe Zebrina

FullUSDA 9–11
Tiny Monster Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Tiny Monster') — The Tiny Monster Cranesbill (Geranium san

Ground cover

Tiny Monster Cranesbill

Geranium sanguineum 'Tiny Monster'

FullUSDA 3–10
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — is a perennial plant notable for its low-maintenance nature and adaptability

Ground cover

Toothed Saxifraga

Saxifraga Tricuspidata

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–8
Trailing African Daisy (Osteospermum Fruticosum) — forming a dense mat of semi-succulent foliage that is dark green to blue-green in color

Ground cover

Trailing African Daisy

Osteospermum Fruticosum

FullUSDA 8–10
Trailing Blue Star (Pratia Pedunculata) — typically only reaching 1 to 3 inches in height and spreading outwards to about 18 inches

Ground cover

Trailing Blue Star

Pratia Pedunculata

FullUSDA 7–11
Trailing Falkia (Falkia Repens) — Each flower delicately opens its petals in the morning to greet the sun and closes them again as dusk falls

Ground cover

Trailing Falkia

Falkia Repens

FullUSDA 9–10
Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens) — blooming profusely with daisy-like flowers in warm hues; its vigorous trailing habit also makes it an excellent, image 75

Ground cover

Trailing Gazania

Gazania Rigens

FullUSDA 8–11
Trailing Gazania (Gazania Rigens Leucolaena) — It showcases vibrant daisy-like flowers, typically in warm hues, and flourishes in well-drained soils

Ground cover

Trailing Gazania

Gazania Rigens Leucolaena

FullUSDA 8–11
Trailing Gazania (Gazania Trailing) — typically reaching heights of 8-10 inches with an impressive spread of up to 2 feet

Ground cover

Trailing Gazania

Gazania Trailing

FullUSDA 9–11
Trailing Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum') — It features deep green, glossy leaves and purple-pink flowers in the summer

Ground cover

Trailing Germander

Teucrium Chamaedrys 'Prostratum'

FullUSDA 5–10
Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — meaning it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil

Ground cover

Trailing Indigo Bush

Dalea Greggii

FullUSDA 8–11

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