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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Birch Hybrid Bellflower (Campanula 'Birch Hybrid') — The Birch Hybrid Bellflower, Campanula 'Birch Hybrid', is a perennial thriving in zones 4-8

Ground cover

Birch Hybrid Bellflower

Campanula 'Birch Hybrid'

FullUSDA 4–8
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — the Bird's Foot Violet produces striking blooms that can be either deep violet or blue; reaching a modest, image 74

Ground cover

Bird's Foot Violet

Viola Pedata

HalfUSDA 6–10
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — which appear in abundance from mid to late spring

Ground cover

Bishop's Hat

Epimedium 'Niveum'

HalfUSDA 4–8
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — it thrives under a range of light conditions

Ground cover

Bishop's Weed

Aegopodium Podagraria

FullUSDA 2–8
Black Dalea (Dalea Frutescens) — Black Dalea (Dalea frutescens), a compact, evergreen shrub, thrives in zones 7-11

Ground cover

Black Dalea

Dalea Frutescens

FullUSDA 11–11
Black- Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia Alata 'Yellow Form') — commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Ground cover

Black- Eyed Susan Vine

Thunbergia Alata 'Yellow Form'

FullUSDA 3–10
Black Flowering Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry') — It flaunts bottlebrush plumes that start a smoky purple and mature to black in fall

Grass

Black Flowering Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry'

FullUSDA 5–10
Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens') — to maintain its vibrant coloring and healthy growth; especially in the hotter seasons or in more

Grass

Black Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — valued for its dark purplish-black foliage and dense habit

Ground cover

Black Scallop Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop'

FullUSDA 3–9
Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; colorful foreground in any landscape design, image 88

Ground cover

Bloody Cranesbill

Geranium Sanguineum

FullUSDA 3–10
Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — which boast petals ranging in color from soft lavender to vibrant violet with sunny yellow centers; making

Ground cover

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy

Erigeron Glaucus

FullUSDA 6–10
Blue Carpet Juniper (Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Carpet') — Ideal for rock gardens, slopes, and as a ground cover to prevent erosion

Conifer

Blue Carpet Juniper

Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Carpet'

FullUSDA 5–11
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — white flowers in the garden; is a captivating succulent that brings a splash of tranquil blue-green tones to any

Ground cover

Blue Chalk Sticks

Senecio Mandraliscae

FullUSDA 9–10
Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — low-growing conifer with silvery-blue foliage

Ground cover

Blue Chip Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

FullUSDA 3–9
Blue Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube') — scientifically named Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube'

Ground cover

Blue Danube Stokes Aster

Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube'

FullUSDA 5–9
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — requiring minimal upkeep beyond occasional watering during dry periods.<br><br>When, image 96

Ground cover

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me-

Omphalodes Verna

HalfUSDA 6–9
Blue Fescue, Blue Fescue Grass (Festuca Glauca) — plant Blue Fescue in clusters or along pathways to accentuate its spherical form and blue hues; blue Fescue

Grass

Blue Fescue, Blue Fescue Grass

Festuca Glauca

FullUSDA 4–8
Bluegrass (Poa Annua) — which contributes to its invasive nature in certain landscapes; scientifically known as Poa annua, image 45

Grass

Bluegrass

Poa Annua

FullUSDA 2–9
Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — With a compact habit, it reaches up to 1 foot in height and spreads 2 feet wide; particularly during

Ground cover

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy

Felicia Amelloides

FullUSDA 9–10
Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — Prefers well-drained soil

Ground cover

Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox

Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9
Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — This hardy plant thrives in full sun

Conifer

Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

FullUSDA 4–10
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Blue Sedge (Carex flacca), a hardy perennial grass-like plant, features powdery blue-green foliage

Grass

Blue Sedge

Carex Flacca

FullUSDA 4–11
Blue Spruce Stonecrop (Sedum Reflexum 'Blue Spruce') — This drought-tolerant succulent thrives in full sun, producing yellow flowers in early summer

Ground cover

Blue Spruce Stonecrop

Sedum Reflexum 'Blue Spruce'

FullUSDA 10–11
Blue Waterfall Serbian Bellflower (Campanula 'Blue Waterfall') — It boasts a profusion of star-shaped

Ground cover

Blue Waterfall Serbian Bellflower

Campanula 'Blue Waterfall'

FullUSDA 3–9

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