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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Pink Octopus Bellflower (Campanula 'Pink Octopus') — The Campanula 'Pink Octopus' is a distinctive perennial boasting spider-like

Pink Octopus Bellflower

Campanula 'Pink Octopus'

Full · Zones 3–9

Pink Panda Strawberry (Fragaria 'Pink Panda') — The Fragaria 'Pink Panda,' commonly referred to as the Pink Panda Strawberry

Pink Panda Strawberry

Fragaria 'Pink Panda'

Full · Zones 3–10

Pink Passion Vine (Passiflora Jamesonii) — is renowned for its spectacular deep pink flowers measuring up to 4 inches in diameter

Pink Passion Vine

Passiflora Jamesonii

Full · Zones 9–10

Pink Penny Cranesbill (Geranium 'Pink Penny') — Rozanne Cranesbill (Geranium 'Rozanne') is a hardy perennial, thriving in zones 4-9

Pink Penny Cranesbill

Geranium 'Pink Penny'

Full · Zones 2–9

Plantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — Preferring partial to full shade, it thrives in well-drained, fertile soil

Plantaginea Hosta

Hosta Plantaginea

Half · Zones 2–9

Plum Perfect Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Plum Perfect') — commonly known as Plum Perfect Daylily

Plum Perfect Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Plum Perfect'

Full · Zones 5–11

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus gloriosus) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Point Reyes Creeper

Ceanothus Gloriosus

Full · Zones 8–11

Popcorn Lantana (Lantana Patriot Weeper 'Popcorn') — Thriving in USDA Zones 9-11, it reaches up to 18 inches tall and spreads 24 inches

Popcorn Lantana

Lantana Patriot Weeper 'Popcorn'

Full · Zones 9–11

Popcorn Rose (Rosa 'Popcorn') — Rosa 'Popcorn' is a compact, disease-resistant shrub rose, ideal for small gardens

Popcorn Rose

Rosa 'Popcorn'

Full · Zones 3–9

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — also known as Wine Cups (Callirhoe involucrata)

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups

Callirhoe Involucrata

Full · Zones 4–9

Pork And Beans (Sedum X Rubrotinctum) — commonly known as Pork And Beans

Pork And Beans

Sedum X Rubrotinctum

Full · Zones 9–10

Poverty Weed, San Diego Marsh-Elder (Iva Hayesiana) — also known as Poverty Weed or San Diego Marsh-Elder

Poverty Weed, San Diego Marsh-Elder

Iva Hayesiana

Full · Zones 9–11

Prairie Joy Rose (Rosa X 'Prairie Joy') — This disease-resistant variety matures to approximately 4 feet in height and spreads up to 3 feet

Prairie Joy Rose

Rosa X 'Prairie Joy'

Full · Zones 3–8

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Prairie Verbena (Glandularia bipinnatifida) is a perennial groundcover, flourishing in full sun to part shade

Prairie Verbena

Glandularia Bipinnatifida

Full · Zones 9–11

Prostrate Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Prostratus') — needle-like leaves are deep green

Prostrate Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Prostratus'

Full · Zones 7–10

Punch Geranium (Pelargonium 'Punch') — Pelargonium 'Punch', a vibrant Punch Geranium, flaunts lush foliage and vivid blooms

Punch Geranium

Pelargonium 'Punch'

Full · Zones 9–10

Purity Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens 'Purity') — This groundcover reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches

Purity Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens 'Purity'

Full · Zones 3–10

Purity Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens 'Snowflake') — is a compact perennial ground cover reaching 6-12 inches high with a 12-18 inch spread

Purity Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens 'Snowflake'

Full · Zones 3–9

Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — The Purple Dog Violet, Viola riviniana 'Purpurea', dazzles with modest, purple blooms in the spring

Purple Dog Violet

Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea'

Half · Zones 6–10

Purple Dragon Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Purple Dragon') — Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon' is an attractive, low-growing perennial

Purple Dragon Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Purple Dragon'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

Purple Fan Flower (Scaevola 'Purple Fan') — evergreen groundcover boasting unique fan-shaped

Purple Fan Flower

Scaevola 'Purple Fan'

Full · Zones 9–10

Purple Heart, Purple Queen (Tradescantia Pallida 'Purpurea') — Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea,' commonly called Purple Heart or Purple Queen

Purple Heart, Purple Queen

Tradescantia Pallida 'Purpurea'

Full · Zones 9–10

Purple Iceplant (Drosanthemum Hispidum) — Ideal for rock gardens or as a colorful, low-maintenance landscape accent

Purple Iceplant

Drosanthemum Hispidum

Full · Zones 9–10

Purple-Leaf Winter Creeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Colorata') — With a spread of 4-6 feet and a height reaching 1-2 feet

Purple-Leaf Winter Creeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Colorata'

Full · Zones 5–10