Acaena

Also commonly known as New Zealand Burr, it is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with very ornamental, glossy foliage. A great choice for a dense ground cover that is easy to grow, can tolerate foot traffic & is good for planting over bulbs, hanging over rock walls or in an alpine garden.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Arctostaphylos

Also commonly known as Bearberry. A beautiful evergreen type of plant that is low-maintenance & low-water. A wonderful combination showy flowers (early in the season) & food for wildlife. Suitable for sun or shade locations, depending on the variety.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Arenaria

Also commonly known as Sandwort, it features tiny, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom above a low carpet of dark foliage. A perfect alpine plant for a partly shaded walkway, rock garden or to cascade over a wall. Tolerates varying amounts of foot traffic.

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Bellium

Also commonly known as Miniature Daisy, it is a great flowering ground cover! Displays masses of teeny-tiny, white daisy flowers with a mat-forming foliage. Tolerates most soils but needs regular water during the growing season. Great plant for shady borders. Tolerates varying amounts of foot traffic.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Cardamine

Also commonly known as Bittercress, it is an attractive, evergreen ground cover. Rich green foliage is topped in spring with short spikes of small cupped flowers. Has a very tidy appearance & will tolerate drought conditions, once established.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Ceanothus

Also commonly known as California Lilac, it has an attractive, refined appearance & can be used as a large-scale ground cover. Deep blue flowers form one-inch clusters. It thrives in rocky, salt-laden coastal settings, yet adapts well to garden settings and grows well inland. Evergreen.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Cerastium

Also commonly known as Snow-In Summer, it is a deer resistant, evergreen ground cover that flowers profusely with white delicate blooms that resemble a pile of snow, roughly May through June. The silver, grayish green foliage is a unique addition, providing interest year round.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Ceratostigma

Also commonly known as Plumbago, it is a mat forming perennial with excellent late-season interest. Vivid blue flowers are displayed in late summer & its bright green foliage turns bronzy-red with cooler weather. Will form a trailing mat of foliage & is a good selection for rock walls & containers.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Cotoneaster

Also commonly known as Rockspray, it is a reliable ground cover with style! This trouble-free plant requires almost nothing from its owner & is an easy solution to covering large areas of bare ground quickly, inexpensively, & most important, beautifully. This sprawling shrub is a galaxy of tiny white, five-petaled flowers in spring, which give way to cheery red fruits through summer. Finely textured foliage makes it a restful visual presence in the landscape. It's also a good choice for cascading over retaining walls and high bed edges.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Cymbalaria

Also commonly known as Kenilworth Ivy, it features round, glossy, scalloped leaves that grow from slender, trailing stems, creating a lush mat. Tiny, light-purple flowers cover the mat in spring. Tolerates varying amounts of foot traffic.

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Dymondia

Also commonly known as Carpet Daisy or Silver Carpet, it features low growing, narrow blue-gray foliage that is slightly rolled, revealing silvery undersides. Yellow, daisy-like flowers add additional interest. Withstands some drought but does best with occasional deep watering. Ideal plant for borders & between pavers. Tolerates varying amounts of foot traffic.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Erodium

Also commonly known as Stork’s Bill, it features dense, deep-green, slightly lobed foliage with a hint of gray covered in a profusion of small, pink flowers. This low growing CLIFF HANGER® plant will form a trailing mat of foliage & is a good selection for rock walls & containers.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Euonymus fortunei

Ivy-like growth makes this an outstanding evergreen ground cover or low, spreading shrub. Deep green foliage turns a beautiful, rich plum color during the cool season. Tolerates some shade, particularly in hot climates. Will climb nearby structures or walls.

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Fragaria

As commonly known as Wild Strawberry, it features shiny, dark green leaves that spread by runners. The white, five-petaled flowers are followed on the female plants by red berries. Deer resistant. Native plant of the Pacific Northwest. Excellent for edging and rock gardens.

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Hypericum

Also commonly known as St. John’s Wort, it features yellow, rose-like flowers which contrast nicely with its dark green foliage. Displays burgundy fall foliage. Deer resistant. A quick cover for steep slopes, useful for erosion control & excellent for edging and rock gardens.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Isotoma

Also commonly known as Blue Star Creeper or Pratia, it is a low-maintenance plant that works well as a lawn substitute - without needing to be mowed. It is great for filling in gaps between stepping stones, under shrubbery or over your spring-blooming bulbs. Can withstand heavy foot traffic & tolerates full sun, partial shade or full shade. If conditions are just right, blue star creeper will produce tiny blue blooms throughout spring & summer.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Leptinella

Also commonly known as Brass Buttons, this vigorous low growing, spreader is a good choice for rock gardens, the spaces stepping stones or cracks & lawns where grass won’t grow. Suitable for sun or shade locations, depending on the variety.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Lithodora

Displays a dense, evergreen mat of hairy, dark green, rosemary-like foliage. Bright royal blue flowers appear in summer. A good selection for rock walls & containers.

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Mazus

A very tiny plant that forms a dense mat of foliage that stays green throughout spring & summer & well into fall. In the summer, it is dotted with tiny blue flowers. It spreads quickly by creeping stems that will take root where they touch the ground.

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Mentha

Also commonly known as Mint, this is a spreading, low-grower with small, round leaves that emit a powerful, minty aroma. Also known as creeping mint, it spreads by narrow stems that take root as they grow, are well suited for filling in around stepping stones or pavers, but aren’t sturdy enough for heavy foot traffic.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Persicaria

Also commonly known as Knotweed, it features conical spikes that bloom above low-growing, leathery, deep-green leaves. Has great fall color, requires little water once established & helps with erosion control. A good rockery plant that tolerates varying amounts of foot traffic.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Potentilla

Also commonly known as Cinquefoil, it has bright, enthusiastic blossoms that standout from the crowd! Finely textured, dark green foliage with an abundance of big yellow flowers from spring until late summer on a neat, compact, low-maintenance, deer & rabbit resistant shrub with a dense habit. A wonderful choice for adding a shock of color to the summer landscape. Deciduous.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Pratia

Also commonly known as Blue Star Creeper or Isotoma, it is a low-maintenance plant that works well as a lawn substitute - without needing to be mowed. It is great for filling in gaps between stepping stones, under shrubbery or over your spring-blooming bulbs. Can withstand heavy foot traffic & tolerates full sun, partial shade or full shade. If conditions are just right, blue star creeper will produce tiny blue blooms throughout spring & summer.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Primuloides

Also commonly known as Saxifraga. An evergreen plant that is great for dense shade & is incredibly useful. It is a well-behaved slow spreader that looks wonderful when planted between stepping stones or stairs. Suitable for sun or shade locations, depending on the variety.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Rubus

Also commonly known as Creeping Raspberry or Creeping Bramble. Deep green, coarse textured, lobed leaves on creeping stems form a very dense mat. Some leaves turn bronze or red in winter for added interest. A superb, adaptable ground cover & weed barrier. Allow to creep over rocks in a rock garden.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Sagina

Also commonly known as Irish Moss, this handsome, lush, deep green, moss-like foliage forms a soft, cushy mat that works well along walkways & between stepping stones. Tiny translucent white flowers add to its beauty in spring & have a lovely light fragrance. Tolerates moderate foot traffic. An herbaceous perennial.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Sedum

A mat-forming perennial that has interesting foliage & many varieties also produce flowers. Grows best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Drought tolerant. Stonecrop requires little water once established.

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Selaginella

Also commonly known as Spike-moss. A ground cover that is not actually a true moss but more closely related to the fern family. Needs consistent moisture to remain a lush green. Suitable for sun or shade locations, depending on the variety.

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Soleirolia

Also commonly known as Baby Tears, it resembles a dense, yet delicate bed of tiny green leaves. Can be used as a grass alternative, with no mowing needed. Has a soft, moss-like feel & is relatively low maintenance. Suitable for sun or shade locations, depending on the variety.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Thymus

Also commonly known as Thyme, it features small flowers blooming above a mounding carpet of aromatic foliage. Deer resistant & drought tolerant, once established. A great filler between stepping stones, along walkways & as underplanting for shrubs. Tolerates varying amounts of foot traffic.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Veronica

Also commonly known as Speedwell, it displays masses of rich blue flowers covering a low-growing carpet of glossy, dark green foliage. Leaves take on a bronzy-purple color in the fall. A great choice for an easy ground cover, stabilizing slopes or mixed containers. Tolerates varying amounts of foot traffic.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Vinca

Also commonly known as Periwinkle. A tough, low-maintenance & pest-free plant that has beautiful foliage & flowers. While it is a stunning & vigorous grower, it does have the tendency to take over an area. Suitable for sun or shade locations, depending on the variety.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

Waldsteinia

Also commonly known as Barren Strawberry, it is a mat-forming evergreen plant with glossy, light green toothed foliage that turns bronze in winter. Displays yellow flowers which form non-fleshy, ornamental fruit. Deer resistant. Useful for erosion control & excellent for edging & rock gardens.

There are many varieties within this type of ground cover

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