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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Wild Ginger, or Asarum canadense, is a North American perennial groundcover

Wild Ginger

Asarum Canadense

Half · Zones 3–8

Wild Strawberry (Fragaria Virginiana) — is a groundcover that thrives in USDA zones 5-9

Wild Strawberry

Fragaria Virginiana

Full · Zones 3–8

Wine Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea') — Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea,' commonly known as Wine Periwinkle

Wine Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea'

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

Winter Begonia (Bergenia Ciliata) — Winter Begonia, 'Bergenia ciliata', thrives in USDA zones 3-8

Winter Begonia

Bergenia Ciliata

Full · Zones 3–10

Winter Chocolate Heather (Calluna Vulgaris 'Winter Chocolate') — Thriving in zones 4-7, it reaches a modest 20 inches in height and spread

Winter Chocolate Heather

Calluna Vulgaris 'Winter Chocolate'

Full · Zones 5–8

Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei) — reaching 1-2 feet tall and spreading 2-4 feet wide

Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei

Full · Zones 5–10

Winter Heath (Erica Carnea 'Springwood White') — Winter Heath 'Springwood White' (Erica carnea) is a low-growing

Winter Heath

Erica Carnea 'Springwood White'

Full · Zones 5–7

Winter Heath (Erica Carnea) — Thriving in well-drained acidic soil, it reaches heights of 6-12 inches with a spread of up to 24 inches

Winter Heath

Erica Carnea

Full · Zones 5–7

Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — creating a low-mounded form

Woadwaxen

Genista Lydia

Full · Zones 7–9

Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings

Wood Anemone

Anemone Nemorosa

Full · Zones 5–8

Woodland Strawberries (Fragaria 'Fraise Des Bois') — Fragaria 'fraise des bois', commonly known as Woodland Strawberries, are charming, low-growing perennials

Woodland Strawberries

Fragaria 'Fraise Des Bois'

Full · Zones 6–10

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — The Woodland Strawberry, Fragaria vesca ssp

Woodland Strawberry

Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica

Full · Zones 6–10

Woolly Or Silver Speedwell (Veronica Spicata Incana) — Bloom time spans early to late summer, attracting butterflies and bees

Woolly Or Silver Speedwell

Veronica Spicata Incana

Full · Zones 3–10

Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — Woolly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover with a soft, fuzzy texture

Woolly Thyme

Thymus Pseudolanuginosus

Full · Zones 3–9

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Woolly Yarrow (Achillea tomentosa) is a low-growing perennial

Woolly Yarrow

Achillea Tomentosa

Full · Zones 2–10

Wright Buckwheat (Eriogonum Wrightii) — Eriogonum wrightii, commonly known as Wright Buckwheat, is a resilient native perennial suited for xeriscapes

Wright Buckwheat

Eriogonum Wrightii

Full · Zones 6–10

Wyn's Wonder Australian Fuchsia (Correa 'Wyn's Wonder') — The Correa 'Wyn's Wonder', or Wyn' Wonder Australian Fuchsia, is a striking evergreen shrub

Wyn's Wonder Australian Fuchsia

Correa 'Wyn's Wonder'

Full · Zones 9–10

Yarrow Hybrids (Achillea Hybrids) — are popular perennials offering an array of colors from white to pink

Yarrow Hybrids

Achillea Hybrids

Full · Zones 3–10

Yellow African Daisy (Arctotis Acaulis) — The Yellow African Daisy (Arctotis acaulis)

Yellow African Daisy

Arctotis Acaulis

Full · Zones 9–10

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — Flourishing up to a height of 12-24 inches

Yellow Archangel

Lamium Galeobdolon

Deep Shade · Zones 4–8

Yellow Bahia (Bahia Absinthifolia) — Yellow Bahia (Bahia absinthifolia) is a heat-loving perennial, flourishing in USDA zones 5-10

Yellow Bahia

Bahia Absinthifolia

Full · Zones 8–11

Yellow Bulbine (Bulbine Frutescens 'Yellow') — Yellow Bulbine (Bulbine frutescens 'Yellow') is an evergreen succulent that flourishes in USDA zones 9-11

Yellow Bulbine

Bulbine Frutescens 'Yellow'

Full · Zones 8–11

Yellow Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet Yellow) — 'Rosa Flower Carpet Yellow' presents a vibrant display of sunny yellow

Yellow Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet Yellow

Full · Zones 4–11

Yellow Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet Amber) — The Rosa 'Flower Carpet Amber'

Yellow Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet Amber

Full · Zones 4–11