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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Rocky Point Ice Plant (Malephora Lutea) — Sporting succulent green foliage, it reaches 6-8 inches tall and spreads up to 24 inches

Rocky Point Ice Plant

Malephora Lutea

Full · Zones 8–11

Rosea Ice Plant (Drosanthemum Floribundum) — The Rosea Ice Plant, Drosanthemum floribundum, is a vibrant perennial groundcover

Rosea Ice Plant

Drosanthemum Floribundum

Full · Zones 9–11

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — scientifically named Pelargonium graveolens

Rose Geranium

Pelargonium Graveolens

Full · Zones 9–10

Rose Old Gay Hill Red China (Rosa 'Marie Pavie') — This repeat bloomer is disease-resistant and thrives in USDA zones 6-9, performing best in full sun

Rose Old Gay Hill Red China

Rosa 'Marie Pavie'

Full · Zones 7–11

Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) boasts a vibrant array of clustered flowers in shades of red

Rose Verbena

Verbena Canadensis

Half · Zones 8–10

Roundleaf Alumroot (Heuchera Cylindrica) — is a perennial prized for its robust mounds of round

Roundleaf Alumroot

Heuchera Cylindrica

Half · Zones 4–9

Royal Grevillea (Grevillea Victoriae) — Ideal for attracting nectar-feeding birds

Royal Grevillea

Grevillea Victoriae

Full · Zones 9–11

Royal Standard Hosta (Hosta 'Royal Standard') — The Royal Standard Hosta (Hosta 'Royal Standard') is a dependable perennial with lush

Royal Standard Hosta

Hosta 'Royal Standard'

Half · Zones 2–9

Rozanne Cranesbill (Geranium 'Rozanne') — Geranium 'Rozanne' offers vibrant violet-blue flowers with white centers

Rozanne Cranesbill

Geranium 'Rozanne'

Full · Zones 2–10

Ruby Glow Sedum (Sedum 'Ruby Glow') — Sedum 'Ruby Glow', a vibrant perennial, showcases fleshy leaves and stems with a deep, ruby-red hue

Ruby Glow Sedum

Sedum 'Ruby Glow'

Full · Zones 4–9

Ruby Grass (Melinis Nerviglumis) — pink-hued plumes atop fine

Ruby Grass

Melinis Nerviglumis

Full · Zones 6–11

Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — Othonna capensis 'Little Pickles' is a charming succulent featuring slender

Ruby Necklace

Othonna Capensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Ryegrass (Lolium Sp.) — Ryegrass (Lolium sp.) is a fast-growing, perennial grass valued for its hardiness and adaptability

Ryegrass

Lolium Sp.

Full · Zones 2–9

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers

Sacred Datura

Datura wrightii

Full · Zones 5–9

Saffron Buckwheat (Eriogonum crocatum) — Eriogonum crocatum, or Saffron Buckwheat, is a drought-tolerant perennial endemic to Southern California

Saffron Buckwheat

Eriogonum crocatum

Full · Zones 9–9

Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — is a resilient evergreen shrub

Sageleaf Rockrose

Cistus Salviifolius

Full · Zones 8–10

Sandberg Bluegrass (Poa Secunda) — Sandberg Bluegrass (Poa secunda) is a perennial, clumping grass native to North America

Sandberg Bluegrass

Poa Secunda

Full · Zones 3–9

San Diego Sunflower (Bahiopsis Laciniata) — The San Diego Sunflower, Bahiopsis laciniata, is a vibrant perennial native to Southern California

San Diego Sunflower

Bahiopsis Laciniata

Full · Zones 9–10

Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — commonly known as Sandmat Manzanita

Sandmat Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Pumila

Full · Zones 9–9

Sand Mesa Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Rudis) — is a robust evergreen shrub native to California's coastal sands

Sand Mesa Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Rudis

Full · Zones 7–10

Sandpaper Verbena (Verbena Rigida) — Sandpaper Verbena (Verbena rigida) is a resilient perennial, thriving in zones 7-11

Sandpaper Verbena

Verbena Rigida

Full · Zones 7–11

Sandscrub Ceanothus (Ceanothus Dentatus) — Sandscrub Ceanothus (Ceanothus dentatus) is an evergreen shrub native to coastal California

Sandscrub Ceanothus

Ceanothus Dentatus

Full · Zones 8–10

San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum grande v

San Miguel Island Buckwheat

Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens

Full · Zones 9–9

Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus) — commonly called Santa Barbara Daisy or Mexican Daisy

Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy

Erigeron Karvinskianus

Full · Zones 9–10