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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Vertical Leaf Senecio (Senecio Crassissimus) — The Vertical Leaf Senecio (Senecio crassissimus) is a striking succulent that boasts vertical

Vertical Leaf Senecio

Senecio Crassissimus

Full · Zones 9–11

Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — green leaves and charming five-petaled flowers in shades of pink

Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle

Catharanthus Roseus

Full · Zones 10–10

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Small, inconspicuous green flowers give way to bluish-black berries

Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus Quinquefolia

Full · Zones 4–10

Wall Germander (Teucrium X Lucidrys) — is a robust evergreen sub-shrub reaching 12-18 inches tall

Wall Germander

Teucrium X Lucidrys

Full · Zones 7–7

Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — cascading effect ideal for hanging baskets or as an underplanting

Wandering Jew, Inch Plant

Tradescantia Fluminensis

Full · Zones 9–10

Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia obtusifolia)

Wax-Leaf Peperomia

Peperomia Obtusifolia

Shade · Zones 10–11

Weeping Brown Sedge (Carex Flagellifera) — is a hardy ornamental grass featuring fine-textured

Weeping Brown Sedge

Carex Flagellifera

Full · Zones 5–10

West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — thrives in USDA zones 7-9

West Coast Wild Ginger

Asarum Caudatum

Half · Zones 4–9

Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Western Fleabane (Erigeron divergens) is a hardy perennial native to North American grasslands

Western Fleabane

Erigeron Divergens

Full · Zones 6–11

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a feathery, graceful texture to shaded landscape designs

Western Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum Pedatum

Deep Shade · Zones 3–8

White African Daisy (Arctotis Hybrids 'White') — is an eye-catching perennial featuring striking white petal blooms with dark centers

White African Daisy

Arctotis Hybrids 'White'

Full · Zones 8–10

White Bacopa (Sutera Cordata) — White Bacopa (Sutera cordata), a trailing perennial, thrives in US zones 9-11

White Bacopa

Sutera Cordata

Full · Zones 9–11

White Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum 'Album') — White Cranesbill, or Geranium sanguineum 'Album', is a resilient perennial offering a carpet of foliage

White Cranesbill

Geranium Sanguineum 'Album'

Full · Zones 3–10

White Flower Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet White) — requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight per day

White Flower Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet White

Full · Zones 4–11

White Irish Heather (Daboecia Cantabrica Alba) — White Irish Heather, Daboecia cantabrica 'Alba', displays delicate bell-shaped flowers atop dark green foliage

White Irish Heather

Daboecia Cantabrica Alba

Full · Zones 1–6

White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — commonly known as White Lily of the Nile

White Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus

Full · Zones 10–10

White Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — The White Mazus, Mazus reptans 'Alba', is a robust, low-growing perennial spreading up to 12 inches wide

White Mazus

Mazus Reptans 'Alba'

Half · Zones 5–8

White Meilland Varieties Rose (Rosa X Meilland White) — a Meilland Floribunda Rose

White Meilland Varieties Rose

Rosa X Meilland White

Full · Zones 4–10

White Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum 'Albus') — evergreen groundcover with delicate white flowers

White Mother Of Thyme

Thymus Serpyllum 'Albus'

Full · Zones 4–8

White Nancy Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'White Nancy') — Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' is a shade-loving perennial ground cover

White Nancy Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'White Nancy'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

White Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Alba') — The White Periwinkle, or Vinca minor 'Alba', is an evergreen ground cover with a trailing habit

White Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Alba'

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — gracing landscapes with slender stems up to 3 feet tall

White Prairie Clover

Dalea Candida

Full · Zones 3–8

White Rockrose (Cistus X Hybridus) — The White Rockrose (Cistus x hybridus) is an evergreen shrub with a robust

White Rockrose

Cistus X Hybridus

Full · Zones 7–10

White Valerian (Centranthus Ruber 'Albus') — is a robust perennial featuring dense clusters of fragrant

White Valerian

Centranthus Ruber 'Albus'

Full · Zones 4–10