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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Wild Ginger, or Asarum canadense, is a North American perennial groundcover; maroon, bell-shaped flowers bloom, image 85

Ground cover

Wild Ginger

Asarum Canadense

HalfUSDA 3–8
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria Virginiana) — making it an excellent option for gardeners seeking minimal maintenance; offers both aesthetic charm and edible delight

Ground cover

Wild Strawberry

Fragaria Virginiana

FullUSDA 3–8
Wine Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea') — is an evergreen ground cover plant notable for its deep wine-purple flowers

Ground cover

Wine Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Winter Begonia (Bergenia Ciliata) — with a comparable spread of 18 to 24 inches

Ground cover

Winter Begonia

Bergenia Ciliata

FullUSDA 3–10
Winter Chocolate Heather (Calluna Vulgaris 'Winter Chocolate') — Offers late-summer blooms, ideal for colorful, low-maintenance ground cover or accent planting

Broadleaf Evergreen

Winter Chocolate Heather

Calluna Vulgaris 'Winter Chocolate'

FullUSDA 5–8
Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei) — inconspicuous flowers may appear; wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei) is a versatile, evergreen shrub that, image 86

Ground cover

Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei

FullUSDA 5–10
Winter Heath (Erica Carnea 'Springwood White') — Winter Heath 'Springwood White' (Erica carnea) is a low-growing

Ground cover

Winter Heath

Erica Carnea 'Springwood White'

FullUSDA 5–7
Winter Heath (Erica Carnea) — ground cover / shrub for full or half; reliable choice for challenging areas, image 57

Ground cover

Winter Heath

Erica Carnea

FullUSDA 5–7
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — though well-drained soil is preferable

Ground cover

Woadwaxen

Genista Lydia

FullUSDA 7–9
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded garden spots or underplanting beneath trees

Ground cover

Wood Anemone

Anemone Nemorosa

FullUSDA 5–8
Woodland Strawberries (Fragaria 'Fraise Des Bois') — This manageable size also makes it ideal for edges of paths

Ground cover

Woodland Strawberries

Fragaria 'Fraise Des Bois'

FullUSDA 6–10
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — californica, is an enchanting addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic charm and, image 33

Ground cover

Woodland Strawberry

Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica

FullUSDA 6–10
Woolly Or Silver Speedwell (Veronica Spicata Incana) — making it a perfect mid-border selection

Ground cover

Woolly Or Silver Speedwell

Veronica Spicata Incana

FullUSDA 3–10
Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — wool-like hairs that cover its leaves.<br><br>Growing to a mere height of around 1-3 inches

Ground cover

Woolly Thyme

Thymus Pseudolanuginosus

FullUSDA 3–9
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8; this plant can withstand a variety of conditions

Ground cover

Woolly Yarrow

Achillea Tomentosa

FullUSDA 2–10
Wright Buckwheat (Eriogonum Wrightii) — is a versatile and striking native perennial that offers an alluring presence in any landscape design; in the summer

Ground cover

Wright Buckwheat

Eriogonum Wrightii

FullUSDA 6–10
Wyn's Wonder Australian Fuchsia (Correa 'Wyn's Wonder') — The Correa 'Wyn's Wonder', or Wyn' Wonder Australian Fuchsia, is a striking evergreen shrub

Ground cover

Wyn's Wonder Australian Fuchsia

Correa 'Wyn's Wonder'

FullUSDA 9–10
Yarrow Hybrids (Achillea Hybrids) — are popular perennials offering an array of colors from white to pink

Ground cover

Yarrow Hybrids

Achillea Hybrids

FullUSDA 3–10
Yellow African Daisy (Arctotis Acaulis) — The Yellow African Daisy (Arctotis acaulis)

Ground cover

Yellow African Daisy

Arctotis Acaulis

FullUSDA 9–10
Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — Ensure the client is aware of its invasive potential; ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms, image 89

Ground cover

Yellow Archangel

Lamium Galeobdolon

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–8
Yellow Bahia (Bahia Absinthifolia) — Bahia absinthifolia requires very minimal maintenance once established

Ground cover

Yellow Bahia

Bahia Absinthifolia

FullUSDA 8–11
Yellow Bulbine (Bulbine Frutescens 'Yellow') — star-shaped blooms atop slender stalks with fleshy leaves reaching 12-18 inches tall and wide; minimal watering

Ground cover

Yellow Bulbine

Bulbine Frutescens 'Yellow'

FullUSDA 8–11
Yellow Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet Yellow) — semi-double flowers that bloom from late spring to fall frost

Ground cover

Yellow Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet Yellow

FullUSDA 4–11
Yellow Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet Amber) — it provides long-lasting color from late spring to frost without deadheading

Ground cover

Yellow Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet Amber

FullUSDA 4–11

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