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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — Bougainvillea 'La Jolla' is a vibrant evergreen vine known for its lush

Bougainvillea, La Jolla

Bougainvillea 'La Jolla'

Full · Zones 9–10

Brass Buttons (Leptinella Squalida) — commonly known as Brass Buttons

Brass Buttons

Leptinella Squalida

Full · Zones 4–9

Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — The Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance') is a vibrant, shade-loving

Brilliance Autumn Fern

Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance'

Half · Zones 5–9

Brilliant Stonecrop (Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant') — reaching up to 18 inches in height with an equal spread

Brilliant Stonecrop

Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant'

Full · Zones 2–10

Bronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — commonly known as Bronze Bugleweed

Bronze Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze'

Full · Zones 3–9

Brookside Cranesbill (Geranium 'Brookside') — A robust perennial reaching about 18-24 inches in height and spread

Brookside Cranesbill

Geranium 'Brookside'

Full · Zones 4–9

Buck Brush (Ceanothus Cuneatus) — Ceanothus cuneatus, commonly known as Buck Brush, is a dense evergreen shrub native to the western U.S

Buck Brush

Ceanothus Cuneatus

Full · Zones 8–11

Buckbrush Ceanothus (Ceanothus Velutinus) — Ceanothus velutinus, commonly known as Buckbrush, is an evergreen shrub native to North America

Buckbrush Ceanothus

Ceanothus Velutinus

Full · Zones 6–8

Buffalo Grass (Buchloe Dactyloides) — It's drought tolerant, requiring minimal watering, and is resistant to most pests

Buffalo Grass

Buchloe Dactyloides

Full · Zones 6–11

Buffalo Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Buffalo') — commonly called Buffalo Juniper

Buffalo Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Buffalo'

Full · Zones 3–10

Bunchberry (Cornus Canadensis) — Cornus canadensis, or Bunchberry, is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial reaching 4 to 8 inches in height

Bunchberry

Cornus Canadensis

Half · Zones 2–6

Burgundy Glow Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Burgundy Glow') — It showcases deep blue flowers in spring, reaching a height of 6 inches and spreading up to 18 inches

Burgundy Glow Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

Full · Zones 3–9

Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — is a perennial shrub revered for its silvery foliage and stunning funnel-shaped white to pinkish flowers

Bush Morning Glory

Convolvulus Cneorum

Full · Zones 9–11

Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Aculeatus) — Red berries emerge in fall

Butcher's Broom

Ruscus Aculeatus

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa anthemifolia) is a charming perennial known for its pincushion-like

Butterfly Blue

Scabiosa Anthemifolia

Full · Zones 5–10

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Calamint

Calamint

Calamintha Nepeta

Full · Zones 3–10

California Aster (Lessingia Filaginifolia) — This sun-loving aster thrives in dry conditions, reaching 1-3 feet in height with a similar spread

California Aster

Lessingia Filaginifolia

Full · Zones 8–11

California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — The California Copper Leaf, Acalypha californica, is a native perennial shrub standing 1.5-3 ft tall

California Copper Leaf

Acalypha Californica

Full · Zones 8–11

California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — The California Primrose (Oenothera californica) is a drought-tolerant perennial

California Evening Primrose

Oenothera californica

Full · Zones 9–10

Cambridge Cranesbill Or Geranium (Geranium Cinereum 'Ballerina') — commonly called Cambridge Cranesbill

Cambridge Cranesbill Or Geranium

Geranium Cinereum 'Ballerina'

Full · Zones 5–9

Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — commonly known as Canary Island Lotus

Canary Island Lotus

Lotus Maculatus

Full · Zones 10–11

Cape Blanco Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') — The Cape Blanco Sedum (Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') is an eye-catching

Cape Blanco Sedum

Sedum Spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

Full · Zones 5–10

Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — Its tubular orange-red flowers bloom profusely, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies

Cape Honeysuckle

Tecoma Capensis

Full · Zones 9–10

Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — commonly known as Cape Weed

Cape Weed

Arctotheca Calendula

Full · Zones 8–10