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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Australian Bluebell Creeper (Sollya Heterophylla) — The Australian Bluebell Creeper (Sollya heterophylla)

Australian Bluebell Creeper

Sollya Heterophylla

Full · Zones 9–11

Australian Fuchsia (Correa Pulchella) — is an evergreen shrub distinctive for its bell-shaped crimson blooms

Australian Fuchsia

Correa Pulchella

Full · Zones 9–11

Australian Violet (Viola hederacea) — The Australian Violet, Viola hederacea, is a charming ground cover with lush, evergreen foliage

Australian Violet

Viola hederacea

Full · Zones 10–10

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) — unfurling fronds that transition from radiant copper-pink to deep green

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

Dryopteris erythrosora

Shade · Zones 4–10

Autumn Stonecrop (Sedum 'Matrona') — blue-green foliage edged with pink

Autumn Stonecrop

Sedum 'Matrona'

Full · Zones 3–9

Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila Menziesii) — offering a stunning ground cover or border accent

Baby Blue Eyes

Nemophila Menziesii

Full · Zones 3–10

Baby's Tears (Soleirolia Soleirolii) — commonly known as Baby's Tears

Baby's Tears

Soleirolia Soleirolii

Full · Zones 10–10

Bar Harbor Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor') — The Bar Harbor Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor') is a robust ground cover conifer

Bar Harbor Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'

Full · Zones 3–10

Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — is a perennial ground cover

Barren Strawberry

Waldsteinia Fragarioides

Full · Zones 4–7

Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — It exhibits heart-shaped leaves and dainty, spider-like flowers in shades of red and yellow during spring

Barrenwort

Epimedium Alpinum

Half · Zones 4–7

Beach Evening Primrose (Camissonia Cheiranthifolia) — reaching up to 12 inches high and spreading 18-24 inches

Beach Evening Primrose

Camissonia Cheiranthifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Its rounded, silvery-green leaves and purplish-blue flowers provide coastal charm

Beach Vitex

Vitex Rotundifolia

Full · Zones 7–10

Beacon Silver Spotted Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Beacon Silver ') — ground-cover perennial favored for its decorative silver-flecked foliage and delicate pink

Beacon Silver Spotted Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Beacon Silver '

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi) — Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), an evergreen groundcover, thrives in USDA zones 2-6

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi

Full · Zones 3–10

Bearberry Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Dammeri) — The Bearberry Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster dammeri, is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover

Bearberry Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Dammeri

Full · Zones 7–11

Beesia (Beesia Deltophylla) — is an evergreen perennial treasured for its heart-shaped glossy leaves and delicate bloom

Beesia

Beesia Deltophylla

Deep Shade · Zones 6–9

Bellflower (Campanula 'Jelly Bells') — commonly known as Bellflower

Bellflower

Campanula 'Jelly Bells'

Full · Zones 3–9

Bellflower (Persicaria Campanulata) — commonly known as Bellflowered Knotweed

Bellflower

Persicaria Campanulata

Full · Zones 5–9

Ben Nevis Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Ben Nevis') — Helianthemum nummularium 'Ben Nevis' (Ben Nevis Sunrose) is a vibrant, low-growing evergreen perennial

Ben Nevis Sunrose

Helianthemum Num. 'Ben Nevis'

Full · Zones 4–9

Berlandier's Sundrops (Calylophus Berlandieri) — Berlandier's Sundrops (Calylophus berlandieri) is a resilient perennial native to the Southwest

Berlandier's Sundrops

Calylophus Berlandieri

Full · Zones 9–10

Betram Anderson Dwarf Stonecrop (Sedum 'Bertram Anderson') — Sedum 'Bertram Anderson,' a vibrant Dwarf Stonecrop

Betram Anderson Dwarf Stonecrop

Sedum 'Bertram Anderson'

Full · Zones 5–9

Bevan's Variety Geranium (Geranium Macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety') — offers attractive deep magenta flowers atop aromatic foliage

Bevan's Variety Geranium

Geranium Macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety'

Full · Zones 4–8

Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum') — The Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum') is a resilient

Bicolor Barrenwort

Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum'

Half · Zones 5–8

Biokovo Geranium (Geranium X Cantabrigiense 'Biokovo') — is a perennial groundcover featuring fragrant

Biokovo Geranium

Geranium X Cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'

Full · Zones 9–10