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Ground covers

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

632 plants

Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — foam-like flowers that rise above the foliage on slender

Foamflower

Tiarella Cordifolia

Half · Zones 4–9

Fortune Hosta (Hosta Fortunei) — The Fortune Hosta (Hosta fortunei) enlivens shady gardens with its lush foliage

Fortune Hosta

Hosta Fortunei

Half · Zones 10–10

Fortunei Aurea Hosta (Hosta Fortunei 'Aurea') — presents a lush mound of heart-shaped

Fortunei Aurea Hosta

Hosta Fortunei 'Aurea'

Half · Zones 6–9

Fragrant Carpet (Pratia Angulata) — is a low-growing perennial that forms a dense mat up to 2 inches high and spreads around 18-24 inches wide

Fragrant Carpet

Pratia Angulata

Full · Zones 6–10

Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box (Sarcococca Ruscifolia) — commonly known as Fragrant Sweet Box

Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box

Sarcococca Ruscifolia

Deep Shade · Zones 6–10

Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — Adaptable to a variety of conditions

Fringe Cups

Tellima Grandiflora

Half · Zones 4–7

Frohnleiten Barrenwort (Epimedium 'Frohnleiten') — The Frohnleiten Barrenwort (Epimedium 'Frohnleiten') is a perennial favored for its resilience and attractive

Frohnleiten Barrenwort

Epimedium 'Frohnleiten'

Deep Shade · Zones 5–8

Frost Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Frost') — a perennial known for its striking silver foliage with deep green veining

Frost Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Frost'

Half · Zones 3–10

Frosty Mom Stonecrop (Sedum 'Frosty Morn') — is a striking perennial with succulent foliage edged in white

Frosty Mom Stonecrop

Sedum 'Frosty Morn'

Full · Zones 3–9

Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — Boasting lush, round leaves, it reaches up to 12 inches in height and can spread 24 inches wide

Garden Nasturtium

Tropaeolum Majus

Full · Zones 2–11

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Garden Verbena (Verbena x hybrida) is a perennial often grown as an annual

Garden Verbena

Verbena X Hybrida

Full · Zones 3–10

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — evergreen shrub reaching up to 1 ft in height and spreading 2-3 ft wide

Garland Daphne

Daphne Cneorum

Half · Zones 5–9

Georgia Blue Speedwell (Veronica Peduncularis 'Georgia Blue') — commonly known as Georgia Blue Speedwell

Georgia Blue Speedwell

Veronica Peduncularis 'Georgia Blue'

Full · Zones 6–9

German Primrose (Primula Obconica) — boasting lush foliage and clusters of delicate flowers in various hues

German Primrose

Primula Obconica

Half · Zones 10–10

Ginger Ale Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Ginger Ale') — Heuchera 'Ginger Ale' is renowned for its dynamic foliage, featuring shades from warm amber to pale lime

Ginger Ale Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Ginger Ale'

Half · Zones 3–10

Glandular Wood Fern (Dryopteris Intermedia) — The Glandular Wood Fern (Dryopteris intermedia), a robust perennial fern, flourishes in partial to full shade

Glandular Wood Fern

Dryopteris Intermedia

Shade · Zones 4–10

Glitter Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Glitter') — Heuchera 'Glitter' offers vibrant foliage that shimmers like its namesake

Glitter Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Glitter'

Half · Zones 3–10

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — is an evergreen perennial boasting silver-edged foliage and vibrant yellow button flowers in fall

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Pacificum

Full · Zones 5–9

GoldDust® Mecardonia — trailing annual with small green leaves covered in vivid yellow

GoldDust® Mecardonia

Mecardonia

Full · Zones 10–11

Golden Anniversary Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Golden Anniversary') — It sports pink-purple flowers in spring, adding a splash of color

Golden Anniversary Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Golden Anniversary'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

Golden Club Moss (Selaginella Kraussiana Aurea) — Golden Club Moss (Selaginella kraussiana 'Aurea') is an eye-catching, trailing perennial

Golden Club Moss

Selaginella Kraussiana Aurea

Full · Zones 8–10

Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea') — Golden Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') is a vibrant groundcover with coin-like

Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort

Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea'

Deep Shade · Zones 2–10

Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau') — commonly known as Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass

Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass

Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau'

Full · Zones 4–9

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — Golden Oregano (Origanum vulgare 'Aureum') is a vibrant, aromatic herb featuring golden-yellow foliage

Golden Oregano

Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum'

Full · Zones 5–9