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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Birch Hybrid Bellflower (Campanula 'Birch Hybrid') — The Birch Hybrid Bellflower, Campanula 'Birch Hybrid', is a perennial thriving in zones 4-8

Birch Hybrid Bellflower

Campanula 'Birch Hybrid'

Full · Zones 4–8

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — this native prefers full to partial sun

Bird's Foot Violet

Viola Pedata

Half · Zones 6–10

Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — commonly called Bishop\'s Hat

Bishop's Hat

Epimedium 'Niveum'

Half · Zones 4–8

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — commonly called Bishop's Weed or Goutweed

Bishop's Weed

Aegopodium Podagraria

Full · Zones 2–8

Black Dalea (Dalea Frutescens) — Black Dalea (Dalea frutescens), a compact, evergreen shrub, thrives in zones 7-11

Black Dalea

Dalea Frutescens

Full · Zones 11–11

Black- Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia Alata 'Yellow Form') — commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Black- Eyed Susan Vine

Thunbergia Alata 'Yellow Form'

Full · Zones 3–10

Black Flowering Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry') — is a perennial ornamental grass growing 2-3 feet tall and wide

Black Flowering Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry'

Full · Zones 5–10

Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens') — evergreen perennial with near-black

Black Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop') — Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' is a perennial ground cover

Black Scallop Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Black Scallop'

Full · Zones 3–9

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — The Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) is a hardy perennial, flourishing in zones 3-8

Bloody Cranesbill

Geranium Sanguineum

Full · Zones 3–10

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — Erigeron glaucus, the Seaside Daisy, enchants with lavender-blue petals circling yellow centers

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy

Erigeron Glaucus

Full · Zones 6–10

Blue Carpet Juniper (Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Carpet') — Blue Carpet Juniper (Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet') is a low-growing

Blue Carpet Juniper

Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Carpet'

Full · Zones 5–11

Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — is a drought-tolerant succulent boasting striking blue-green foliage with a unique

Blue Chalk Sticks

Senecio Mandraliscae

Full · Zones 9–10

Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — The Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' is a durable

Blue Chip Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

Full · Zones 3–9

Blue Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube') — deep blue flowers spanning 3 to 4 inches across

Blue Danube Stokes Aster

Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube'

Full · Zones 5–9

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — is an herbaceous perennial known for its striking sky-blue flowers with white centers resembling eyes

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me-

Omphalodes Verna

Half · Zones 6–9

Blue Fescue, Blue Fescue Grass (Festuca Glauca) — Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca) is a resilient ornamental grass

Blue Fescue, Blue Fescue Grass

Festuca Glauca

Full · Zones 4–8

Bluegrass (Poa Annua) — Its rapid growth and prolific seeding make it a temporary turfgrass or invasive weed

Bluegrass

Poa Annua

Full · Zones 2–9

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — adorning the plant for several months

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy

Felicia Amelloides

Full · Zones 9–10

Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') is a mat-forming perennial

Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox

Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii') — The Blue Rug Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii') is a dense

Blue Rug Ground Cover Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

Full · Zones 4–10

Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Blue Sedge (Carex flacca), a hardy perennial grass-like plant, features powdery blue-green foliage

Blue Sedge

Carex Flacca

Full · Zones 4–11

Blue Spruce Stonecrop (Sedum Reflexum 'Blue Spruce') — The Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce' is an evergreen perennial with a striking resemblance to the coniferous

Blue Spruce Stonecrop

Sedum Reflexum 'Blue Spruce'

Full · Zones 10–11

Blue Waterfall Serbian Bellflower (Campanula 'Blue Waterfall') — scientifically Campanula poscharskyana 'Blue Waterfall'

Blue Waterfall Serbian Bellflower

Campanula 'Blue Waterfall'

Full · Zones 3–9