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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Knotweed (Persicaria Affinis 'Superba') — Persicaria affinis 'Superba', also known as knotweed, is a robust, mat-forming perennial

Knotweed

Persicaria Affinis 'Superba'

Full · Zones 4–7

Korean Grass (Zoysia Tenuifolia) — Ideal for ornamental lawns, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade

Korean Grass

Zoysia Tenuifolia

Full · Zones 6–10

Kreb's African Daisy (Gazania Krebsiana) — bright yellow-orange blooms

Kreb's African Daisy

Gazania Krebsiana

Full · Zones 7–10

Krossa Regal Hosta (Hosta 'Krossa Regal') — The Hosta 'Krossa Regal' is a striking perennial valued for its dignified stature and sculptural foliage

Krossa Regal Hosta

Hosta 'Krossa Regal'

Half · Zones 2–9

Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Requiring minimal maintenance, it stands 1-2 inches tall, discouraging weeds with dense growth

Kurapia

Lippia Nodiflora

Full · Zones 8–11

La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — The La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos cruzensis) is a rare

La Cruz Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Cruzensis

Full · Zones 10–11

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla Sp.) — Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla sp.) is a charming perennial known for its scalloped

Lady's Mantle

Alchemilla Sp.

Full · Zones 3–9

Lady'S-Mantle (Alchemilla Mollis) — commonly known as Lady's-Mantle

Lady'S-Mantle

Alchemilla Mollis

Half · Zones 3–9

Lake Country Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Lake Country') — commonly known as Lake Country Yarrow

Lake Country Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Lake Country'

Full · Zones 3–10

Lemon Ball Stonecrop (Sedum 'Lemon Ball') — offers a pop of chartreuse with its dense

Lemon Ball Stonecrop

Sedum 'Lemon Ball'

Full · Zones 4–9

Lemon Beauty Box Honeysuckle (Lonicera Nitida 'Lemon Beauty') — Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty' is an evergreen shrub prized for its variegated foliage

Lemon Beauty Box Honeysuckle

Lonicera Nitida 'Lemon Beauty'

Full · Zones 7–9

Lemon Coral® Sedum (Sedum (Hylotelephium) hybrid) — evergreen perennial with sizzling lime-green foliage

Lemon Coral® Sedum

Sedum (Hylotelephium) hybrid

Full · Zones 7–11

Lemon Gold Thyme (Thymus X Citriodorus 'Aureus') — Lemon Gold Thyme (Thymus x citriodorus 'Aureus') is a fragrant

Lemon Gold Thyme

Thymus X Citriodorus 'Aureus'

Full · Zones 5–9

Lemon Silver Evening Primrose (Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver') — is a perennial showcasing delicate lemon-yellow blooms atop silvery foliage

Lemon Silver Evening Primrose

Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver'

Full · Zones 4–7

Licorice Plant (Helichrysum Petiolare) — heart-shaped leaves and sweet aroma akin to licorice

Licorice Plant

Helichrysum Petiolare

Full · Zones 10–10

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — commonly known as Lily of the Nile

Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis

Full · Zones 8–11

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-10, they prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus Africanus

Full · Zones 8–11

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — fragrant white flowers in late spring

Lily-Of-The-Valley

Convallaria Majalis

Half · Zones 2–10

Limelight Strawflower (Helichrysum Petiolare 'Limelight') — commonly known as Limelight Strawflower

Limelight Strawflower

Helichrysum Petiolare 'Limelight'

Half · Zones 9–11

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — They spread to form dense mats with a width of 12 to 24 inches

Lingonberry

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea

Half · Zones 3–8

Lipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — The Fragaria chiloensis 'Lipstick', a perennial ornamental strawberry, thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Lipstick Strawberry

Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick'

Full · Zones 7–10

Little Gem Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens 'Little Gem') — is a compact perennial with a lush mound of glossy

Little Gem Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens 'Little Gem'

Full · Zones 3–10

Little Leaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Microphyllus) — The Little Leaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster microphyllus) is an evergreen shrub

Little Leaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Microphyllus

Full · Zones 5–7

Little Sur Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edmundsii) — The Little Sur Manzanita, or Arctostaphylos edmundsii, is a low-growing evergreen shrub, native to California

Little Sur Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Edmundsii

Full · Zones 11–11