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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Vertical Leaf Senecio (Senecio Crassissimus) — preferring temperatures that do not dip below 30°F

Ground cover

Vertical Leaf Senecio

Senecio Crassissimus

FullUSDA 9–11
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — commonly known as Vinca Rosea or Madagascar Periwinkle; typically reaching a mature, image 118

Ground cover

Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle

Catharanthus Roseus

FullUSDA 10–10
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — is a versatile and hardy deciduous vine native to Eastern and Central North America; virginia, image 86

Ground cover

Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus Quinquefolia

FullUSDA 4–10
Wall Germander (Teucrium X Lucidrys) — is a robust evergreen sub-shrub reaching 12-18 inches tall

Ground cover

Wall Germander

Teucrium X Lucidrys

FullUSDA 7–7
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — is a prolific groundcover and versatile ornamental beloved for its quick-growing nature and, image 80

Ground cover

Wandering Jew, Inch Plant

Tradescantia Fluminensis

FullUSDA 9–10
Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — which contributes to its dense

Ground cover

Wax-Leaf Peperomia

Peperomia Obtusifolia

ShadeUSDA 10–11
Weeping Brown Sedge (Carex Flagellifera) — arching bronze-red foliage

Grass

Weeping Brown Sedge

Carex Flagellifera

FullUSDA 5–10
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — It is largely pest-free and not favored by deer

Ground cover

West Coast Wild Ginger

Asarum Caudatum

HalfUSDA 4–9
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — spanning 1-2 inches across

Ground cover

Western Fleabane

Erigeron Divergens

FullUSDA 6–11
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Its wiry, black stems elegantly contrast with the light green, lobed leaflets; fern / ground cover for, image 39

Fern

Western Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum Pedatum

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
White African Daisy (Arctotis Hybrids 'White') — is an eye-catching perennial featuring striking white petal blooms with dark centers

Ground cover

White African Daisy

Arctotis Hybrids 'White'

FullUSDA 8–10
White Bacopa (Sutera Cordata) — is a prolific bloomer that adds a delicate charm to any garden; convey this ease of care to the client to assure them of a

Ground cover

White Bacopa

Sutera Cordata

FullUSDA 9–11
White Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum 'Album') — These flowers not only impart a classic charm but are also highly attractive to pollinators such as bees

Ground cover

White Cranesbill

Geranium Sanguineum 'Album'

FullUSDA 3–10
White Flower Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet White) — provide a stark and elegant contrast against the glossy

Ground cover

White Flower Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet White

FullUSDA 4–11
White Irish Heather (Daboecia Cantabrica Alba) — Ideal for rockeries, borders, and ground cover, it's also bee-friendly, enhancing ecological appeal

Broadleaf Evergreen

White Irish Heather

Daboecia Cantabrica Alba

FullUSDA 1–6
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — trumpet-shaped flowers atop sturdy stalks

Ground cover

White Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus

FullUSDA 10–10
White Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — Ideal for USDA zones 5-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils

Ground cover

White Mazus

Mazus Reptans 'Alba'

HalfUSDA 5–8
White Meilland Varieties Rose (Rosa X Meilland White) — Regular deadheading promotes continuous flowering throughout the growing season

Ground cover

White Meilland Varieties Rose

Rosa X Meilland White

FullUSDA 4–10
White Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum 'Albus') — requires well-drained soil

Ground cover

White Mother Of Thyme

Thymus Serpyllum 'Albus'

FullUSDA 4–8
White Nancy Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'White Nancy') — Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' is a shade-loving perennial ground cover

Ground cover

White Nancy Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'White Nancy'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
White Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Alba') — preventing soil erosion and deterring weeds with its dense foliage; offering excellent coverage for borders and

Ground cover

White Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Alba'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — gracing landscapes with slender stems up to 3 feet tall

Ground cover

White Prairie Clover

Dalea Candida

FullUSDA 3–8
White Rockrose (Cistus X Hybridus) — including rocky or poor soils

Ground cover

White Rockrose

Cistus X Hybridus

FullUSDA 7–10
White Valerian (Centranthus Ruber 'Albus') — Thriving in USDA zones 5-8, it stands 2-3 feet tall with a similar spread

Ground cover

White Valerian

Centranthus Ruber 'Albus'

FullUSDA 4–10

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