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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — scientifically referred to as Erodium chrysanthum

Ground cover

Yellow Cranesbill

Erodium Chrysanthum

FullUSDA 9–10
Yellow Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Aureum') — is a vibrant and low-maintenance perennial that adds a splash of color to any shade garden

Ground cover

Yellow Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Aureum'

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–10
Yellow Dot (Wedelia Trilobata) — Thriving in USDA zones 8 to 11

Ground cover

Yellow Dot

Wedelia Trilobata

FullUSDA 9–11
Yellow Dwarf Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Illumination') — Vinca minor 'Illumination', a vibrant groundcover, showcases striking golden-yellow leaves edged in green

Ground cover

Yellow Dwarf Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Illumination'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Yellow Foxtail Grass (Alopecurus Pratensis 'Aureus') — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; scientifically known as Alopecurus, image 94

Grass

Yellow Foxtail Grass

Alopecurus Pratensis 'Aureus'

FullUSDA 4–9
Yellow Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum Asiaticum) — it demonstrates moderate drought tolerance; yellow Star Jasmine is perfect for trellises

Ground cover

Yellow Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum Asiaticum

FullUSDA 7–10
Yerba Buena (Satureja Douglasii) — Yerba Buena's creeping habit and minty fragrance make it ideal for sensory gardens and as a culinary herb

Ground cover

Yerba Buena

Satureja Douglasii

HalfUSDA 9–11
Youth On Age (Tolmiea Menziesii) — known commonly as "Youth on Age" or "Piggyback Plant," is a captivating perennial native to the moist

Ground cover

Youth On Age

Tolmiea Menziesii

ShadeUSDA 9–10

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