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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — It's relatively unfazed by pests and diseases

Ice Dance Grass Sedge

Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance'

Half · Zones 5–10

Idaho Fescue (Festuca Idahoensis) — Perfect for water-wise gardens, it tolerates drought once established and prefers full sun to partial shade

Idaho Fescue

Festuca Idahoensis

Full · Zones 6–10

Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — Impatiens walleriana, commonly known as Busy Lizzie, is a vibrant, shade-loving annual

Impatiens, Busy Lizzie

Impatiens Walleriana

Half · Zones 3–10

Incana Cranesbill (Geranium Incanum) — Incana Cranesbill (Geranium incanum) is a low-growing, sprawling perennial, ideal for ground cover

Incana Cranesbill

Geranium Incanum

Full · Zones 8–10

Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — features striking lance-shaped leaves with silver stripes and rich purple undersides

Inch Plant

Tradescantia Zebrina

Full · Zones 9–10

Indian Mock Strawberry (Duchesnea Indica) — It produces small red fruits resembling true strawberries

Indian Mock Strawberry

Duchesnea Indica

Full · Zones 4–7

Ingwersen's Variety Geranium (Geranium Mac. 'Ingwersen's Variety') — Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' is a robust perennial

Ingwersen's Variety Geranium

Geranium Mac. 'Ingwersen's Variety'

Half · Zones 4–8

Inside-out Flower (Vancouveria Hexandra) — commonly called American Barrenwort

Inside-out Flower

Vancouveria Hexandra

Full · Zones 3–9

Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — commonly known as Irish Moss

Irish Moss

Sagina Subulata

Full · Zones 4–10

Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — The Island Alum Root, Heuchera maxima, thrives in USDA zones 8-10

Island Alum Root

Heuchera Maxima

Half · Zones 7–10

Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — The Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia speciosa) is a vibrant evergreen shrub

Island Bush Snapdragon

Gambelia Speciosa

Full · Zones 8–10

Island Pink Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Island Pink') — drought-tolerant perennial

Island Pink Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Island Pink'

Full · Zones 3–10

Ivanhoe Grevillea (Grevillea Vic. 'Ivanhoe') — The Grevillea 'Ivanhoe' is a hardy, Australian native shrub, reaching 6-9 ft in height and spread

Ivanhoe Grevillea

Grevillea Vic. 'Ivanhoe'

Full · Zones 9–11

Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — exhibits vibrant red-tipped blades

Japanese Blood Grass

Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra'

Full · Zones 5–10

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — The Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens) is a low-growing

Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens

Full · Zones 4–10

Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — Its foliage consists of narrow

Japanese Grass Sedge

Carex Morrowii

Half · Zones 5–10

Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra terminalis) is an evergreen ground cover that thrives in partial to full shade

Japanese Spurge

Pachysandra Terminalis

Deep Shade · Zones 5–9

Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — Acorus gramineus, commonly known as Japanese Sweet Flag, is an evergreen perennial

Japanese Sweet Flag

Acorus Gramineus

Full · Zones 5–9

Jewel Of Desert Garnet (Delosperma 'Jewel Of Desert Garnet') — Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Garnet' graces gardens with its vivid

Jewel Of Desert Garnet

Delosperma 'Jewel Of Desert Garnet'

Full · Zones 6–10

John Dourley Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley') — evergreen shrub with a mature size of about 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide

John Dourley Manzanita

Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

Full · Zones 7–10

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — The Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' is a perennial showcasing vivid periwinkle-blue flowers with delicate

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

Full · Zones 2–10

Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — Juniperus horizontalis 'Prostrata' is a durable

Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.

Full · Zones 4–10

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — commonly known as Jupiter's Beard or Red Valerian

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian

Centranthus Ruber

Full · Zones 4–10

Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa Pratensis) — Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis) is a perennial

Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa Pratensis

Full · Zones 2–9