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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — These leaves are a rich green and exhibit a subtle sheen

Ground cover

Trailing Jade

Senecio Jacobsenii

FullUSDA 9–11
Trailing Lantana (Lantana Montevidensis) — reaching 2 feet in height with a spread of up to 5 feet; the plant is adorned with abundant clusters of petite

Ground cover

Trailing Lantana

Lantana Montevidensis

FullUSDA 8–11
Trailing Lantana Yellow (Lantana 'Trailing Yellow') — evergreen ground cover that reaches up to 18 inches in height and spreads up to 4 feet

Ground cover

Trailing Lantana Yellow

Lantana 'Trailing Yellow'

FullUSDA 9–11
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — also known as Rock Soapwort

Ground cover

Trailing Saponaria

Saponaria Ocymoides

FullUSDA 3–7
Trailing White Gazania (Gazania 'White') — spilling over edges or rockeries

Ground cover

Trailing White Gazania

Gazania 'White'

FullUSDA 8–11
Trailing White Lantana (Lantana Montevidensis 'Alba') — is a groundcover perennial showcasing cascades of white blooms

Ground cover

Trailing White Lantana

Lantana Montevidensis 'Alba'

FullUSDA 9–10
Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — These flowers can be up to 3 inches in diameter; it prefers full sun and well-drained soils

Ground cover

Tufted Evening Primrose

Oenothera Caespitosa

FullUSDA 10–10
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — Hardy in Zones 3-7, it's an excellent ground cover or border accent; flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7

Ground cover

Tussock Bellflower

Campanula Carpatica

FullUSDA 3–9
Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa 'Tuttle') — reaching heights of 18-24 inches and spreading 24-36 inches wide

Ground cover

Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum

Carissa Macrocarpa 'Tuttle'

FullUSDA 9–11
Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — making it an excellent choice for a hassle-free garden addition

Ground cover

Upright Wild Ginger

Saruma Henryi

HalfUSDA 3–8
Variegata English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Minima Variegata') — lobed foliage adding contrast

Broadleaf Evergreen

Variegata English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Minima Variegata'

FullUSDA 4–9
Variegated Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria 'Variegatum') — Best suited for partial to full shade, it requires well-drained soil

Ground cover

Variegated Bishop's Weed

Aegopodium Podagraria 'Variegatum'

FullUSDA 2–8
Variegated Dwarf Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Variegata') — green foliage and delicate lavender blooms

Ground cover

Variegated Dwarf Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Variegata'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Variegated English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Variegata') — Moderate water needs and occasional pruning keep it flourishing and prevent overgrowth

Broadleaf Evergreen

Variegated English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 4–9
Variegated Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Variegata') — a clump-forming evergreen sedge

Grass

Variegated Grass Sedge

Carex Morrowii 'Variegata'

HalfUSDA 6–10
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — complementing vivid magenta blossoms that bloom primarily in spring and summer

Ground cover

Variegated Hearts And Flowers

Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 9–11
Variegated Periwinkle (Vinca Major 'Variegata') — ground cover for deep shade or half or shade

Ground cover

Variegated Periwinkle

Vinca Major 'Variegata'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–10
Variegated Sage (Salvia 'Silver Sabre') — Variegated Sage (Salvia 'Silver Sabre') is a striking perennial with ovate

Ground cover

Variegated Sage

Salvia 'Silver Sabre'

FullUSDA 8–10
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — This Variegated Siberian Bugloss blooms clusters of forget-me-not-like, sky-blue flowers in

Ground cover

Variegated Siberian Bugloss

Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata'

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–10
Variegated Wax-Leaf Pepper (Peperomia Obtusifolia 'Variegata') — providing visual interest year-round

Ground cover

Variegated Wax-Leaf Pepper

Peperomia Obtusifolia 'Variegata'

ShadeUSDA 10–11
Variegated Yellow Archangel (Lamium galeobdolon 'Variegatum') — which are edged in a deep

Ground cover

Variegated Yellow Archangel

Lamium galeobdolon 'Variegatum'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–8
Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue') — making it an excellent choice for drought-resistant landscapes and cascading over walls or containers

Ground cover

Verbena

Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue'

FullUSDA 3–10
Verde Vista Coprosma (Coprosma Petriei 'Verde Vista') — Verde Vista Coprosma is a robust evergreen shrub, prized for its glossy, olive-green foliage

Ground cover

Verde Vista Coprosma

Coprosma Petriei 'Verde Vista'

FullUSDA 9–11
Versicolor Geranium (Geranium Versicolor) — Regular deadheading will encourage prolonged flowering

Ground cover

Versicolor Geranium

Geranium Versicolor

FullUSDA 2–8

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