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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Caramel Alum Root (Heuchera 'Caramel') — The Heuchera 'Caramel' is an herbaceous perennial with robust

Ground cover

Caramel Alum Root

Heuchera 'Caramel'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Caraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — low-growing perennial ideal for xeriscaping and herb gardens

Ground cover

Caraway-Scented Thyme

Thymus Herba-Barona

FullUSDA 5–9
Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — sky-blue flowers in spring

Ground cover

Carmel Creeper Ceanothus

Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis

FullUSDA 8–11
Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia (Correa 'Carmine Bells') — Correa 'Carmine Bells,' an Australian Fuchsia

Ground cover

Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia

Correa 'Carmine Bells'

FullUSDA 9–10
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — Carpet Bugle (Ajuga reptans) is a robust; ideal in zones 3-9, it thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist

Ground cover

Carpet Bugle

Ajuga Reptans

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Ideal for shady spots, it requires minimal maintenance and is drought-tolerant once established

Ground cover

Carpet Bugle

Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin'

FullUSDA 6–9
Carpet Of Stars (Ruschia Lineolata) — It displays vibrant pink blooms amidst dense, evergreen foliage up to 2.5 inches tall

Ground cover

Carpet Of Stars

Ruschia Lineolata

FullUSDA 3–10
Carpet Stonecrop (Sedum Album) — making it a low-maintenance option for both experienced and novice gardeners.<br><br>In the landscape; white, image 69

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Carpet Stonecrop

Sedum Album

FullUSDA 4–9
Cascade Stonecrop (Sedum Divergens) — this resilient plant offers vibrant textures

Ground cover

Cascade Stonecrop

Sedum Divergens

FullUSDA 4–9
Catlin's Giant Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Catlin's Giant') — Catlin's Giant Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant') is a vigorous perennial groundcover

Ground cover

Catlin's Giant Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Catlin's Giant'

FullUSDA 3–9
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — Nepeta racemosa 'Little Titch' is a compact perennial

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Catmint

Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch'

FullUSDA 5–8
Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — This hybrid species exhibits a mounding growth habit

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Catmint

Nepeta X Faassenii

FullUSDA 3–10
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — is a perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family; scientifically identified as Nepeta cataria

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Catnip Mint

Nepeta Catariensis

FullUSDA 3–8
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — scientifically known as Phedimus spurium

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Caucasian Stonecrop

Sedum spurium

FullUSDA 5–10
Celebration Hosta (Hosta 'Celebration') — This shade-tolerant plant forms a compact mound about 15 inches high and spreads up to 20 inches wide

Ground cover

Celebration Hosta

Hosta 'Celebration'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Cerise Queen Common Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Cerise Queen') — Hardy in zones 3-9, 'Cerise Queen' is also valued for its easy care and medicinal properties

Ground cover

Cerise Queen Common Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

FullUSDA 4–7
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — ground cover with yellow blooms

Ground cover

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum Nobile

FullUSDA 4–9
Chinese Sedum (Sedum Tetractinum) — <br><br>When explaining to clients

Ground cover

Chinese Sedum

Sedum Tetractinum

FullUSDA 4–8
Chinese Wild Ginger (Asarum Splendens) — well-drained soil rich in organic matter

Ground cover

Chinese Wild Ginger

Asarum Splendens

HalfUSDA 4–9
Chocolate Chip Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Chocolate Chip') — it requires well-drained soil

Ground cover

Chocolate Chip Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Chocolate Chip'

FullUSDA 3–9
Chocolate Ruffles Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles') — Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles' presents lavish

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Chocolate Ruffles Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — the Christmas fern is a favorite for both novice and experienced gardeners; is an evergreen fern native to North

Fern

Christmas Fern

Polystichum Acrostichoides

HalfUSDA 5–10
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — the plant is adorned with bright yellow flowers; potentilla neumanniana is an excellent choice for rock, image 172

Ground cover

Cinquefoil

Potentilla Neumanniana

FullUSDA 3–10
Cloud Walker Stonecrop (Sedum 'Cloud Walker') — It boasts striking, cloud-like clusters of light pink blossoms atop upright stems in late summer

Ground cover

Cloud Walker Stonecrop

Sedum 'Cloud Walker'

FullUSDA 3–9

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