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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — Hypericum calycinum, or Creeping St

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B

Hypericum Calycinum

Full · Zones 6–10

Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — commonly called Creeping Wintergreen

Creeping Wintergreen

Gaultheria Procumbens

Full · Zones 3–8

Creeping Wire Vine (Muehlenbecki Axillaris) — Creeping Wire Vine (Muehlenbeckia axillaris) is a low-lying

Creeping Wire Vine

Muehlenbecki Axillaris

Full · Zones 8–10

Croce Ice Plant (Malephora Crocea) — is a vibrant groundcover known for its succulent

Croce Ice Plant

Malephora Crocea

Full · Zones 8–11

Curry Plant (Helichrysum Italicum) — commonly known as Curry Plant

Curry Plant

Helichrysum Italicum

Full · Zones 8–11

Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia Cyparissias) — In spring to early summer, it bears yellow-green bracts that resemble flowers

Cypress Spurge

Euphorbia Cyparissias

Full · Zones 4–7

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — The Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis cypria) is a small, hardy perennial herb endemic to the Troodos Mountains

Cyprus Ironwort

Sideritis Cypria

Full · Zones 9–10

Dallas Red Lantana (Lantana X 'Dallas Red') — Lantana x 'Dallas Red' is a vibrant perennial boasting clusters of red

Dallas Red Lantana

Lantana X 'Dallas Red'

Full · Zones 8–11

Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — The Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia mexicana) is a vibrant, low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-10

Damianita Daisy

Chrysactinia Mexicana

Full · Zones 7–11

Dayglow Pink Heucherella (Heucherella 'Dayglow Pink') — herbaceous perennial featuring lush

Dayglow Pink Heucherella

Heucherella 'Dayglow Pink'

Half · Zones 4–9

Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum) — adding a pop of color and aesthetic appeal; ground cover with pink and white and yellow blooms

Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum

Half · Zones 3–8

Desert Black Stonecrop (Sedum 'Desert Black') — Desert Black Stonecrop (Sedum 'Desert Black') is a hardy succulent known for its deep, purple-black foliage

Desert Black Stonecrop

Sedum 'Desert Black'

Full · Zones 3–9

Desert Zinnia (Zinnia Acerosa) — Desert Zinnia (Zinnia acerosa) is a hardy perennial favored for its resilience and minimal water needs

Desert Zinnia

Zinnia Acerosa

Full · Zones 8–11

Dichondra (Dichondra Micrantha) — Ideal for USDA Zones 7-11, it thrives in partial to full shade

Dichondra

Dichondra Micrantha

Shade · Zones 9–11

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — commonly called Dog Violet

Dog Violet

Viola Adunca

Half · Zones 6–10

Donkey Tail (Sedum Morganianum) — commonly known as Donkey Tail

Donkey Tail

Sedum Morganianum

Full · Zones 9–10

Dwarf Balsam Fir (Abies Balsamea 'Nana') — An essential conifer for compact spaces

Dwarf Balsam Fir

Abies Balsamea 'Nana'

Full · Zones 3–6

Dwarf Blue Star Juniper (Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Star') — Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star,' is a compact

Dwarf Blue Star Juniper

Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Star'

Full · Zones 5–11

Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis Pilularis) — The Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis) is a compact evergreen shrub, ideal for low-maintenance landscapes

Dwarf Coyote Bush

Baccharis Pilularis

Full · Zones 7–10

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — The Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens 'Nana') is a hardy

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana'

Full · Zones 5–10

Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana') — Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana') is a hardy, evergreen ground cover reaching 3-4 inches tall

Dwarf Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana'

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Dwarf Orange Bulbine (Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark') — The Dwarf Orange Bulbine, Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark', is a succulent perennial offering year-round

Dwarf Orange Bulbine

Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Plumbago (Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides) — showcasing vibrant blue flowers and rich green foliage that transitions to a striking bronze-red in fall

Dwarf Plumbago

Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides

Full · Zones 8–10

Dwarf Senecio (Senecio Serpens) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade

Dwarf Senecio

Senecio Serpens

Full · Zones 9–10