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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — though regular watering during prolonged dry spells will keep it looking its best

Ground cover

Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle

Vinca Minor

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–10
Dymondia, Rock Ditty (Dymondia Margaretae) — It boasts silver-green leaves with a fuzzy white underside

Ground cover

Dymondia, Rock Ditty

Dymondia Margaretae

FullUSDA 9–10
Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis Auriculata) — Thriving in zones 4-9, it reaches 12-18 inches tall with a spread of 12-24 inches

Ground cover

Eared Coreopsis

Coreopsis Auriculata

FullUSDA 4–9
Early Sunrise Coreopsis (Coreopsis Grandiflora 'Early Sunrise') — double golden-yellow blossoms

Ground cover

Early Sunrise Coreopsis

Coreopsis Grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'

FullUSDA 4–10
Elephant Mat (Portulacaria Afra Minima) — It maintains a height and spread of about 8-12 inches

Ground cover

Elephant Mat

Portulacaria Afra Minima

FullUSDA 9–11
Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue') — Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') is a perennial ornamental grass

Grass

Elijah Blue Fescue

Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue'

FullUSDA 4–8
Emerald Ripple Peperomia (Peperomia Caperata) — mimicking its native habitat's loamy and rich substratum; the Emerald Ripple should be watered approximately

Ground cover

Emerald Ripple Peperomia

Peperomia Caperata

ShadeUSDA 10–11
Endress' Cranesbill (Geranium Endressii) — ground cover / perennial with pink blooms

Ground cover

Endress' Cranesbill

Geranium Endressii

FullUSDA 3–9
Endurascape Verbena (Verbena 'Endurascape' All Colors) — The Endurascape Verbena (Verbena 'Endurascape' All Colors) is an alluring perennial

Ground cover

Endurascape Verbena

Verbena 'Endurascape' All Colors

FullUSDA 3–10
English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — The vine clings firmly to walls and other surfaces with its aerial rootlets; fast-growing, it reaches up to 50 feet, image 78

Broadleaf Evergreen

English Ivy

Hedera Helix

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–10
English Primrose (Primula X Polyantha) — Frequent watering is pivotal, especially during dry spells; offering a charming display of color when few, image 73

Annual

English Primrose

Primula X Polyantha

HalfUSDA 10–10
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — English Stonecrop prefers well-drained; ground cover / perennial for full or half

Ground cover

English Stonecrop

Sedum Anglicum

FullUSDA 4–9
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — A member of the Brassicaceae family; it has an average growth rate and is best planted in full sun to ensure a

Annual

Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens

FullUSDA 3–10
Fairy Crassula (Crassula Multicava) — ground cover / succulent for half

Ground cover

Fairy Crassula

Crassula Multicava

HalfUSDA 9–11
Fairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — 'Fairy Wings', is a graceful perennial well-suited for shady areas

Ground cover

Fairy Wings Epimedium

Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings'

HalfUSDA 4–7
False Sea Pink (Armeria Maritima 'Bloodstone') — It sports vibrant, deep pink blooms atop 6-inch stems in spring and summer

Ground cover

False Sea Pink

Armeria Maritima 'Bloodstone'

FullUSDA 3–8
Fanfare Grevillea (Grevillea 'Fanfare') — creating a stunning visual texture

Ground cover

Fanfare Grevillea

Grevillea 'Fanfare'

FullUSDA 9–11
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — blue and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden; requires minimal water once established

Ground cover

Fan Flower

Scaevola Aemula

FullUSDA 9–10
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — making it a suitable choice for low-water landscapes or drought-prone regions; it is tolerant of dry conditions once

Annual

Farewell-To-Spring

Clarkia Amoena

FullUSDA 3–10
Fern Asparagus (Asparagus Setaceus) — consider its delicate texture; so caution should be exercised if pets or small children are present in the garden space

Fern

Fern Asparagus

Asparagus Setaceus

FullUSDA 9–11
Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching 3-4 feet high and 3-4 feet wide

Ground cover

Firecracker Snapdragon

Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker'

FullUSDA 8–10
Firefly Heather (Calluna Vulgaris 'Firefly') — which transitions from chartreuse in spring to fiery red-orange in fall

Broadleaf Evergreen

Firefly Heather

Calluna Vulgaris 'Firefly'

FullUSDA 5–8
Fireland Common Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Fireland') — Blooms from early to late summer

Ground cover

Fireland Common Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Fireland'

FullUSDA 4–7
Firethorn (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory') — reaching up to 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide

Ground cover

Firethorn

Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory'

FullUSDA 8–8

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