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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — Hypericum prolificum serves well as a ground cover

Ground cover

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B

Hypericum Prolificum

FullUSDA 3–8
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — These berries are not only visually appealing but are edible and often used to flavor candies and teas; creeping

Ground cover

Creeping Wintergreen

Gaultheria Procumbens

FullUSDA 3–8
Creeping Wire Vine (Muehlenbecki Axillaris) — Tiny, inconspicuous flowers bloom in summer

Ground cover

Creeping Wire Vine

Muehlenbecki Axillaris

FullUSDA 8–10
Croce Ice Plant (Malephora Crocea) — is a vibrant groundcover known for its succulent

Ground cover

Croce Ice Plant

Malephora Crocea

FullUSDA 8–11
Curry Plant (Helichrysum Italicum) — button-like flowers which contrast nicely against its silver foliage -- a delightful spectacle for visitors

Ground cover

Curry Plant

Helichrysum Italicum

FullUSDA 8–11
Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia Cyparissias) — This sun-loving plant reaches 6-12 inches tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide, thriving in USDA zones, image 79

Ground cover

Cypress Spurge

Euphorbia Cyparissias

FullUSDA 4–7
Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — it thrives in well-drained soil

Ground cover

Cyprus Ironwort

Sideritis Cypria

FullUSDA 9–10
Dallas Red Lantana (Lantana X 'Dallas Red') — Lantana x 'Dallas Red' is a vibrant perennial boasting clusters of red

Ground cover

Dallas Red Lantana

Lantana X 'Dallas Red'

FullUSDA 8–11
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — feathery background that contrasts beautifully with the golden-yellow

Ground cover

Damianita Daisy

Chrysactinia Mexicana

FullUSDA 7–11
Dayglow Pink Heucherella (Heucherella 'Dayglow Pink') — a vibrant and versatile perennial

Ground cover

Dayglow Pink Heucherella

Heucherella 'Dayglow Pink'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum) — When mapping out your landscape design; ground cover for half or shade, image 261

Ground cover

Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum

HalfUSDA 3–8
Desert Black Stonecrop (Sedum 'Desert Black') — Desert Black Stonecrop (Sedum 'Desert Black') is a hardy succulent known for its deep, purple-black foliage

Ground cover

Desert Black Stonecrop

Sedum 'Desert Black'

FullUSDA 3–9
Desert Zinnia (Zinnia Acerosa) — is a resilient perennial that thrives in the challenging conditions of arid and semi-arid regions

Ground cover

Desert Zinnia

Zinnia Acerosa

FullUSDA 8–11
Dichondra (Dichondra Micrantha) — involving periodic mowing to keep it tidy; white flowers in the garden

Ground cover

Dichondra

Dichondra Micrantha

ShadeUSDA 9–11
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — Preferring well-drained soils; ground cover / perennial for half or shade, image 154

Ground cover

Dog Violet

Viola Adunca

HalfUSDA 6–10
Donkey Tail (Sedum Morganianum) — The best temperature range for this succulent is between 65°F to 75°F; the leaves are a rich, blue-green hue and

Ground cover

Donkey Tail

Sedum Morganianum

FullUSDA 9–10
Dwarf Balsam Fir (Abies Balsamea 'Nana') — the Dwarf Balsam Fir 'Nana' is a hardy

Conifer

Dwarf Balsam Fir

Abies Balsamea 'Nana'

FullUSDA 3–6
Dwarf Blue Star Juniper (Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Star') — It remains relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to keep its shape

Conifer

Dwarf Blue Star Juniper

Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Star'

FullUSDA 5–11
Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis Pilularis) — scientifically named Baccharis pilularis; its adaptability extends to its resistance to pests and diseases

Ground cover

Dwarf Coyote Bush

Baccharis Pilularis

FullUSDA 7–10
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — perfect for rock gardens or cascading over walls

Conifer

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana'

FullUSDA 5–10
Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana') — It forms dense, dark green, grass-like clumps and thrives in partial to full shade

Grass

Dwarf Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana'

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Dwarf Orange Bulbine (Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark') — low-maintenance perennial that is well-suited for a variety of landscape designs

Ground cover

Dwarf Orange Bulbine

Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark'

FullUSDA 8–11
Dwarf Plumbago (Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides) — showcasing vibrant blue flowers and rich green foliage that transitions to a striking bronze-red in, image 21

Ground cover

Dwarf Plumbago

Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides

FullUSDA 8–10
Dwarf Senecio (Senecio Serpens) — ground cover / succulent with white blooms

Ground cover

Dwarf Senecio

Senecio Serpens

FullUSDA 9–10

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