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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta (Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd') — 16-inch leaves with a distinct cupped shape

Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta

Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca) — commonly known as African Daisy

African Daisy

Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca

Full · Zones 9–10

African Daisy (Arctotis Hybrids) — The African Daisy (Arctotis hybrids) brings vivid color to any garden

African Daisy

Arctotis Hybrids

Full · Zones 8–10

Algerian Ivy (Hedera Algeriensis) — is a vigorous evergreen vine with broad

Algerian Ivy

Hedera Algeriensis

Deep Shade · Zones 4–10

Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) is an evergreen groundcover native to the Southeastern US

Allegheny Spurge

Pachysandra Procumbens

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

Alpine Lady'S-Mantle (Alchemilla Alpinia) — Alpine Lady's-Mantle (Alchemilla alpina) is a compact perennial

Alpine Lady'S-Mantle

Alchemilla Alpinia

Half · Zones 4–7

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — Ideal for zone 7-9, it thrives in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil

Alpine Water Fern

Blechnum Penna-Marina

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Amazon Sunset Lotus (Lotus Maculatus 'Amazon Sunset') — fiery-orange flowers that resemble parrot beaks

Amazon Sunset Lotus

Lotus Maculatus 'Amazon Sunset'

Full · Zones 10–11

Amber Queen Barrenwort (Epimedium 'Amber Queen') — Hardy in zones 5-9, it thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil

Amber Queen Barrenwort

Epimedium 'Amber Queen'

Deep Shade · Zones 4–8

American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — This herbaceous perennial offers mounded foliage reaching 1-2 feet tall and wide

American Alumroot

Heuchera Americana

Half · Zones 4–9

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — American Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a perennial with tall, slender spikes of violet flowers

American Blue Vervain

Verbena Hastata

Half · Zones 3–8

American Dream Tickseed (Coreopsis Rosea 'American Dream') — graces gardens with its delicate pink blossoms from early to late summer

American Dream Tickseed

Coreopsis Rosea 'American Dream'

Full · Zones 3–9

Andorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — The Andorra Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa')

Andorra Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa'

Full · Zones 5–10

Angelina Stonecrop (Sedum Rupestre 'Angelina') — Angelina Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Angelina') is a hardy

Angelina Stonecrop

Sedum Rupestre 'Angelina'

Full · Zones 8–10

Anne Greenway Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Anne Greenway') — commonly known as Anne Greenway Dead Nettle

Anne Greenway Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Anne Greenway'

Half · Zones 3–8

Ann Folkard Cranesbill (Geranium 'Ann Folkard') — herbaceous perennial boasting sprawling

Ann Folkard Cranesbill

Geranium 'Ann Folkard'

Half · Zones 4–9

Anthea Yarrow (Achillea 'Anthea') — Achillea 'Anthea' (Anthea Yarrow) is a hardy

Anthea Yarrow

Achillea 'Anthea'

Full · Zones 3–10

Arcadia Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Arcadia') — carpet-like spread of rich green foliage

Arcadia Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Arcadia'

Full · Zones 3–10

Arctotis Daisy, African Daisy (Arctotis Grandis 'Blue Eyed Daisy') — Arctotis grandis 'Blue Eyed Daisy,' commonly known as African Daisy

Arctotis Daisy, African Daisy

Arctotis Grandis 'Blue Eyed Daisy'

Full · Zones 8–10

Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata 'Arizona Apricot') — Gaillardia 'Arizona Apricot'

Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower

Gaillardia Aristata 'Arizona Apricot'

Full · Zones 3–9

Arizona Sun Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata 'Arizona Sun') — fiery red blooms edged in bright yellow

Arizona Sun Blanket Flower

Gaillardia Aristata 'Arizona Sun'

Full · Zones 3–9

Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — Ashyleaf Buckthorn (Eriogonum cinereum) is a drought-tolerant shrub, native to California coasts

Ashyleaf Buckwheat

Eriogonum Cinereum

Full · Zones 7–10

Atlas Fescue (Festuca mairei) — Atlas Fescue (Festuca mairei) is a robust ornamental grass

Atlas Fescue

Festuca mairei

Full · Zones 4–9

Australian Astroturf (Scleranthus Biflorus) — is a low-growing (2-4 inches)

Australian Astroturf

Scleranthus Biflorus

Half · Zones 8–10