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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Saucy Seduction Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Saucy Seduction') — The Saucy Seduction Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Saucy Seduction') is a vibrant perennial

Saucy Seduction Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Saucy Seduction'

Full · Zones 4–8

Scarlet Flower Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet Scarlet) — The Rosa Flower Carpet Scarlet is a vibrant ground cover rose, showcasing profuse, velvety scarlet

Scarlet Flower Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet Scarlet

Full · Zones 4–11

Scarlet Monardella (Monardella Macrantha) — Scarlet Monardella (Monardella macrantha) is a vibrant perennial native to California

Scarlet Monardella

Monardella Macrantha

Full · Zones 6–10

Scarlet Monkey Flower (Mimulus Cardinalis) — Scarlet Monkey Flower (Mimulus cardinalis) is a vibrant perennial

Scarlet Monkey Flower

Mimulus Cardinalis

Shade · Zones 9–10

Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — needle-like foliage that transforms into a brilliant golden hue in sunlight

Scotch Moss

Sagina Subulata 'Aurea'

Full · Zones 4–10

Scottish Heather (Calluna Vulgaris) — Scottish Heather (Calluna vulgaris)

Scottish Heather

Calluna Vulgaris

Full · Zones 4–9

Sea Pink (Armeria Maritima) — a charming evergreen perennial

Sea Pink

Armeria Maritima

Full · Zones 3–10

Seaside Buckwheat (Eriogonum latifolium) — Seaside Buckwheat (Eriogonum latifolium) is a perennial California native, thriving in zones 7-10

Seaside Buckwheat

Eriogonum latifolium

Full · Zones 9–10

Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — commonly called Splendens Pink Sea Thrift

Sea Thrift

Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink'

Full · Zones 3–8

Serbian Bellflower (Campanula Poscharskyana) — The Serbian Bellflower, Campanula poscharskyana, offers a cascade of starry lavender-blue flowers

Serbian Bellflower

Campanula Poscharskyana

Full · Zones 3–9

Shaggy Field Fern (Dryopteris Atrata) — The Shaggy Field Fern (Dryopteris atrata) is a striking

Shaggy Field Fern

Dryopteris Atrata

Shade · Zones 4–10

Shannon English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata') — The Hedera helix 'Shannon Variegata' is a versatile English Ivy cultivar

Shannon English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata'

Full · Zones 4–9

Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'All Gold') — golden-yellow groundcover juniper

Shore Juniper

Juniperus Conferta 'All Gold'

Full · Zones 5–10

Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — making it ideal for sustainable landscapes

Shore Juniper

Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific'

Full · Zones 5–10

Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta) — The Shore Juniper, Juniperus conferta, is a robust, sprawling evergreen conifer ideal for ground cover

Shore Juniper

Juniperus Conferta

Full · Zones 5–9

Siberian Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Ternata) — evergreen groundcover that thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Siberian Barren Strawberry

Waldsteinia Ternata

Full · Zones 4–9

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla) — Remarkable for its foliage texture, it's ideal for woodland gardens and as a groundcover

Siberian Bugloss

Brunnera Macrophylla

Deep Shade · Zones 2–10

Siberian Carpet Cypress (Microbiota Decussata) — commonly known as the Siberian Carpet Cypress

Siberian Carpet Cypress

Microbiota Decussata

Full · Zones 3–10

Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — The Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista pilosa) is a low-growing

Silky Leaf Woodwaxen

Genista Pilosa

Full · Zones 5–9

Silver Archangel (Lamiastrum 'Hermans Pride') — Silver Archangel 'Herman's Pride' (Lamiastrum galeobdolon) is a striking shade-loving perennial

Silver Archangel

Lamiastrum 'Hermans Pride'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

Silver Carpet Beach Aster (Lessingia Filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet') — The Silver Carpet Beach Aster (Lessingia filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet') is a California

Silver Carpet Beach Aster

Lessingia Filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet'

Full · Zones 9–11

Silver Carpet Corethrogyne (Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet') — Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet', or Silver Carpet California Aster, is a low-growing, groundcover

Silver Carpet Corethrogyne

Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet'

Full · Zones 8–11

Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Silver Carpet') — is a perennial groundcover favored for its striking

Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

Full · Zones 4–8

Silver-Edged Horehound (Marrubium Rotundifolium) — is a ground-hugging perennial featuring distinctive

Silver-Edged Horehound

Marrubium Rotundifolium

Full · Zones 4–9