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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly delicate flowers

Liverleaf

Hepatica Nobilis

Shade · Zones 5–8

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — flourishes in full sun to part shade

Lobelia

Lobelia Erinus

Full · Zones 3–10

London Pride (Saxifraga X Urbium) — London Pride, or Saxifraga x urbium, is a charming perennial forming dense mats of evergreen rosettes

London Pride

Saxifraga X Urbium

Half · Zones 6–8

Looking Glass Bugloss (Brunnera 'Looking Glass') — known for its distinctive silvery foliage

Looking Glass Bugloss

Brunnera 'Looking Glass'

Deep Shade · Zones 2–10

Love Pat Hosta (Hosta 'Love Pat') — The Hosta 'Love Pat' is a striking perennial with deeply-cupped

Love Pat Hosta

Hosta 'Love Pat'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

Lucky White Lantana (Lantana 'Lucky White') — white flowers offset by dark green foliage

Lucky White Lantana

Lantana 'Lucky White'

Full · Zones 9–11

Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis Floribunda) — Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda) enchants with clusters of waxy

Madagascar Jasmine

Stephanotis Floribunda

Full · Zones 10–10

Madagascar Senecio (Senecio Decaryi) — The Madagascar Senecio (Senecio decaryi) presents an exotic flair with its silvery-green

Madagascar Senecio

Senecio Decaryi

Full · Zones 9–11

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Capillus-Veneris) — commonly known as the Maidenhair Fern

Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum Capillus-Veneris

Deep Shade · Zones 5–9

Majorcan Germander (Teucrium Cossonii Majoricum) — Its silver-green foliage contrasts beautifully against spikes of vibrant purple flowers

Majorcan Germander

Teucrium Cossonii Majoricum

Full · Zones 7–10

Marguerite Sweet Potatoe Vine (Ipomoea batatas 'Marguerite') — or Marguerite Sweet Potato Vine

Marguerite Sweet Potatoe Vine

Ipomoea batatas 'Marguerite'

Full · Zones 10–11

Marie Luise Variegated English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Marie Luise Variegata') — commonly known as Variegated English Ivy

Marie Luise Variegated English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Marie Luise Variegata'

Full · Zones 4–9

Mauve Clusters Fan Flower (Scaevola 'Mauve Clusters') — Scaevola 'Mauve Clusters', a robust groundcover, flaunts fan-shaped flowers of a delicate mauve shade

Mauve Clusters Fan Flower

Scaevola 'Mauve Clusters'

Full · Zones 9–10

Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum 'Max Frei') — is a hardy perennial showcasing vibrant magenta-pink blossoms and deeply lobed foliage

Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill

Geranium Sanguineum 'Max Frei'

Full · Zones 3–9

Max Frei Soapwort (Saponaria Lempergii 'Max Frei') — or Saponaria x lempergii 'Max Frei'

Max Frei Soapwort

Saponaria Lempergii 'Max Frei'

Full · Zones 4–8

May Apple, Indian Apple (Podophyllum Peltatum) — commonly called May Apple or Indian Apple

May Apple, Indian Apple

Podophyllum Peltatum

Half · Zones 3–7

Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — Mazus reptans, commonly known as creeping mazus, is a low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-8

Mazus

Mazus Reptans

Half · Zones 5–8

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Blooming from late spring through summer, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Mexican Evening Primrose

Oenothera Speciosa

Full · Zones 9–10

$Ming Asparagus Fern (Asparagus Retrofractus) — needle-like leaves and woody$

Ming Asparagus Fern

Asparagus Retrofractus

Full · Zones 9–11

Missouri Primrose (Oenothera Missourensis) — yellow flowers up to 5 inches wide

Missouri Primrose

Oenothera Missourensis

Full · Zones 4–10

Molongo Grevillea (Grevillea Juniperina 'Molonglo') — The Molongo Grevillea (Grevillea juniperina 'Molonglo') is an ornate shrub

Molongo Grevillea

Grevillea Juniperina 'Molonglo'

Full · Zones 9–11

Mondo Grass, Lily Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus) — commonly known as Mondo Grass or Lily Grass

Mondo Grass, Lily Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Montara Sagebrush (Artemisia 'Montara') — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads 24-30 inches

Montara Sagebrush

Artemisia 'Montara'

Full · Zones 11–11

Moonshine Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Moonshine') — presents a marvelous display of silver foliage beneath clusters of cobalt blue

Moonshine Lungwort

Pulmonaria 'Moonshine'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9