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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as Foamflower, is a charming, shade-loving perennial; ideal for USDA, image 88

Ground cover

Foamflower

Tiarella Cordifolia

HalfUSDA 4–9
Fortune Hosta (Hosta Fortunei) — This species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8

Ground cover

Fortune Hosta

Hosta Fortunei

HalfUSDA 10–10
Fortunei Aurea Hosta (Hosta Fortunei 'Aurea') — presents a lush mound of heart-shaped

Ground cover

Fortunei Aurea Hosta

Hosta Fortunei 'Aurea'

HalfUSDA 6–9
Fragrant Carpet (Pratia Angulata) — is a low-growing perennial that forms a dense mat up to 2 inches high and spreads around 18-24 inches wide

Ground cover

Fragrant Carpet

Pratia Angulata

FullUSDA 6–10
Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box (Sarcococca Ruscifolia) — commonly known as Fragrant Sweet Box

Ground cover

Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box

Sarcococca Ruscifolia

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–10
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — green and pink flowers in the garden

Ground cover

Fringe Cups

Tellima Grandiflora

HalfUSDA 4–7
Frohnleiten Barrenwort (Epimedium 'Frohnleiten') — heart-shaped foliage that transitions from bronze in spring to green

Ground cover

Frohnleiten Barrenwort

Epimedium 'Frohnleiten'

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–8
Frost Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Frost') — a perennial known for its striking silver foliage with deep green veining

Ground cover

Frost Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Frost'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Frosty Mom Stonecrop (Sedum 'Frosty Morn') — This hardy plant requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Ground cover

Frosty Mom Stonecrop

Sedum 'Frosty Morn'

FullUSDA 3–9
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — creating striking visual interest in garden beds

Annual

Garden Nasturtium

Tropaeolum Majus

FullUSDA 2–11
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — ground cover / perennial with purple blooms

Ground cover

Garden Verbena

Verbena X Hybrida

FullUSDA 3–10
Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — Hardy to USDA zones 4-8, it requires minimal pruning and moderate moisture; requiring minimal winter protection, image 59

Ground cover

Garland Daphne

Daphne Cneorum

HalfUSDA 5–9
Georgia Blue Speedwell (Veronica Peduncularis 'Georgia Blue') — it's a versatile choice that can be employed as an edging plant

Ground cover

Georgia Blue Speedwell

Veronica Peduncularis 'Georgia Blue'

FullUSDA 6–9
German Primrose (Primula Obconica) — yet distinctive with its textured foliage

Annual

German Primrose

Primula Obconica

HalfUSDA 10–10
Ginger Ale Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Ginger Ale') — and matures to a modest height of about 12 inches with a similar spread

Ground cover

Ginger Ale Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Ginger Ale'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Glandular Wood Fern (Dryopteris Intermedia) — it thrives under the canopies of mature trees

Fern

Glandular Wood Fern

Dryopteris Intermedia

ShadeUSDA 4–10
Glitter Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Glitter') — Heuchera 'Glitter' offers vibrant foliage that shimmers like its namesake

Ground cover

Glitter Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Glitter'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — ovate leaves with a unique silver edge that adds a shimmering; is a striking perennial, image 50

Ground cover

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Pacificum

FullUSDA 5–9
GoldDust® Mecardonia — trailing annual with small green leaves covered in vivid yellow

Annual

GoldDust® Mecardonia

Mecardonia

FullUSDA 10–11
Golden Anniversary Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Golden Anniversary') — Mature spread is about 18-24 inches with a height of 6-8 inches, ideal for borders or

Ground cover

Golden Anniversary Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Golden Anniversary'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Golden Club Moss (Selaginella Kraussiana Aurea) — This cultivar is prized for its vibrant chartreuse to golden-yellow foliage

Ground cover

Golden Club Moss

Selaginella Kraussiana Aurea

FullUSDA 8–10
Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea') — Ideal for adding a splash of color to borders or cascading over walls, it stands about 2 to

Ground cover

Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort

Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea'

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–10
Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau') — In summer, it boasts delicate, airy panicles of golden-yellow flowers that reach heights up to

Grass

Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass

Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau'

FullUSDA 4–9
Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — Golden Oregano (Origanum vulgare 'Aureum') is a vibrant, aromatic herb featuring golden-yellow foliage

Ground cover

Golden Oregano

Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum'

FullUSDA 5–9

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