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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Spreading Sunset® Lantana (Lantana 'Spreading Sunset') — The Spreading Sunset® Lantana, or Lantana 'Spreading Sunset', is a vibrant perennial ground

Spreading Sunset® Lantana

Lantana 'Spreading Sunset'

Full · Zones 9–11

Sprenger Asparagus (Asparagus Densiflorus 'Sprengeri') — commonly called Sprenger Asparagus

Sprenger Asparagus

Asparagus Densiflorus 'Sprengeri'

Full · Zones 9–11

Spring Symphony Foamflower (Tiarella 'Spring Symphony') — The Tiarella 'Spring Symphony' showcases captivating pink blooms atop compact

Spring Symphony Foamflower

Tiarella 'Spring Symphony'

Half · Zones 4–9

Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — The Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Springtime') is an evergreen shrub

Springtime Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime'

Full · Zones 8–9

Spring Torch Heather (Calluna Vulgaris 'Spring Torch') — The 'Spring Torch' Heather

Spring Torch Heather

Calluna Vulgaris 'Spring Torch'

Full · Zones 5–8

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — Ceanothus prostratus, or Squaw Carpet, is a low-growing evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 7-10

Squaw Carpet

Ceanothus Prostratus

Full · Zones 8–11

Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum Jasminoides) — popularly known as Star Jasmine

Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum Jasminoides

Full · Zones 9–10

St. Dabeoc's Heath (Daboecia Cantabrica) — Daboecia cantabrica, known as Irish Heather, is an evergreen shrub thriving in zones 5-7

St. Dabeoc's Heath

Daboecia Cantabrica

Full · Zones 1–6

Sticky Cinquefoil (Potentilla Glandulosa) — commonly called Sticky Cinquefoil

Sticky Cinquefoil

Potentilla Glandulosa

Half · Zones 3–10

Stonecrop (Sedum Brevifolium) — Stonecrop 'Sedum brevifolium' is a hardy succulent valued for its drought resistance and ease of care

Stonecrop

Sedum Brevifolium

Full · Zones 5–10

Stonecrop (Sedum Confusum) — Stonecrop (Sedum confusum) is a robust

Stonecrop

Sedum Confusum

Full · Zones 4–10

Stoplight Heucherella (Heucherella 'Stoplight') — Heucherella 'Stoplight' boasts striking yellow foliage with deep red centers

Stoplight Heucherella

Heucherella 'Stoplight'

Half · Zones 3–9

Stormy Seas Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Stormy Seas') — boast uniquely ruffled leaves with a blend of purples and silvers

Stormy Seas Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Stormy Seas'

Half · Zones 7–10

Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) is a low-growing perennial producing sweet, red fruits

Strawberry

Fragaria X Ananassa

Full · Zones 3–8

Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — The Strawberry Begonia, Saxifraga stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis', is a charming semi-evergreen

Strawberry Begonia

Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis'

Deep Shade · Zones 6–8

Streamside Monkey Flower (Mimulus Guttatus) — offering vibrant yellow blooms with splotched throats from late spring to fall

Streamside Monkey Flower

Mimulus Guttatus

Shade · Zones 9–10

String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — commonly called "String of Bananas," features cascading vines adorned with banana-shaped leaves

String Of Bananas

Senecio Radicans

Full · Zones 9–11

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — approximately 0.25 inches in diameter

String Of Pearls

Senecio Rowleyanus

Full · Zones 9–11

Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — The Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is an imposing perennial

Sum And Substance Hosta

Hosta 'Sum And Substance'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

Sunburst Coreopsis (Coreopsis Grandiflora) — Sunburst Coreopsis (Coreopsis grandiflora) graces gardens with bright yellow

Sunburst Coreopsis

Coreopsis Grandiflora

Full · Zones 4–10

Sunburst Gazania (Gazania 'Sunburst Mix') — daisy-like flowers in a delightful array of yellows

Sunburst Gazania

Gazania 'Sunburst Mix'

Full · Zones 8–11

Sundrops (Oenothera Fruticosa) — Oenothera fruticosa, commonly known as Sundrops, is a perennial native to North America

Sundrops

Oenothera Fruticosa

Full · Zones 4–9

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — is a low-growing evergreen subshrub

Sun Rose

Helianthemum Nummularium

Full · Zones 5–8

Sunset Rockrose (Cistus 'Sunset') — The Sunset Rockrose, Cistus 'Sunset,' is a robust, evergreen shrub

Sunset Rockrose

Cistus 'Sunset'

Full · Zones 8–10