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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Vinca minor, commonly called Dwarf Periwinkle, is a low-growing evergreen ground cover

Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle

Vinca Minor

Deep Shade · Zones 4–10

Dymondia, Rock Ditty (Dymondia Margaretae) — Dymondia margaretae, commonly called Silver Carpet or Rock Ditty, is a hardy, evergreen ground cover

Dymondia, Rock Ditty

Dymondia Margaretae

Full · Zones 9–10

Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis Auriculata) — daisy-like yellow flowers and distinctive lobed leaves

Eared Coreopsis

Coreopsis Auriculata

Full · Zones 4–9

Early Sunrise Coreopsis (Coreopsis Grandiflora 'Early Sunrise') — double golden-yellow blossoms

Early Sunrise Coreopsis

Coreopsis Grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'

Full · Zones 4–10

Elephant Mat (Portulacaria Afra Minima) — Portulacaria afra 'Minima', commonly known as Dwarf Elephant Bush, is a compact succulent shrub

Elephant Mat

Portulacaria Afra Minima

Full · Zones 9–11

Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue') — Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') is a perennial ornamental grass

Elijah Blue Fescue

Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue'

Full · Zones 4–8

Emerald Ripple Peperomia (Peperomia Caperata) — Emerald Ripple Peperomia (Peperomia caperata) is a compact herbaceous perennial

Emerald Ripple Peperomia

Peperomia Caperata

Shade · Zones 10–11

Endress' Cranesbill (Geranium Endressii) — Endress' Cranesbill (Geranium endressii) is a perennial

Endress' Cranesbill

Geranium Endressii

Full · Zones 3–9

Endurascape Verbena (Verbena 'Endurascape' All Colors) — The Endurascape Verbena (Verbena 'Endurascape' All Colors) is an alluring perennial

Endurascape Verbena

Verbena 'Endurascape' All Colors

Full · Zones 3–10

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — Hedera helix, commonly known as English Ivy, is a versatile evergreen vine

English Ivy

Hedera Helix

Deep Shade · Zones 4–10

English Primrose (Primula X Polyantha) — is a vibrant perennial boasting a rainbow of hues

English Primrose

Primula X Polyantha

Half · Zones 10–10

English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — evergreen perennial suited for rock gardens and borders

English Stonecrop

Sedum Anglicum

Full · Zones 4–9

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a hardy perennial

Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens

Full · Zones 3–10

Fairy Crassula (Crassula Multicava) — is an evergreen succulent offering a lush

Fairy Crassula

Crassula Multicava

Half · Zones 9–11

Fairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — The Fairy Wings Epimedium, or Epimedium x sulp

Fairy Wings Epimedium

Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings'

Half · Zones 4–7

False Sea Pink (Armeria Maritima 'Bloodstone') — Armeria maritima 'Bloodstone' (False Sea Pink) is an herbaceous perennial with grass-like foliage

False Sea Pink

Armeria Maritima 'Bloodstone'

Full · Zones 3–8

Fanfare Grevillea (Grevillea 'Fanfare') — a vigorous Australian native

Fanfare Grevillea

Grevillea 'Fanfare'

Full · Zones 9–11

Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — reaching up to 24 inches in width

Fan Flower

Scaevola Aemula

Full · Zones 9–10

Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — This annual reaches 1-3 feet in height with a spread of up to 1 foot

Farewell-To-Spring

Clarkia Amoena

Full · Zones 3–10

Fern Asparagus (Asparagus Setaceus) — commonly known as Fern Asparagus

Fern Asparagus

Asparagus Setaceus

Full · Zones 9–11

Firecracker Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker') — is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching 3-4 feet high and 3-4 feet wide

Firecracker Snapdragon

Gambelia Speciosa 'Firecracker'

Full · Zones 8–10

Firefly Heather (Calluna Vulgaris 'Firefly') — which transitions from chartreuse in spring to fiery red-orange in fall

Firefly Heather

Calluna Vulgaris 'Firefly'

Full · Zones 5–8

Fireland Common Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Fireland') — Thriving in full sun, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet

Fireland Common Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Fireland'

Full · Zones 4–7

Firethorn (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory') — Pyracantha koidzumii 'Victory' (Firethorn) is an evergreen shrub

Firethorn

Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory'

Full · Zones 8–8