The Houttuynia 'Chameleon Plant', Houttuynia cordata, is one of the most popular ground covers around. Small white flowers appear from July to August, but sometimes hard to see because of its foliage. It is an extremely hardy ground cover and easy to grow but can become very invasive. Being similar in shape to English Ivy, it features boldly variegated leaves of red, pink, white, green, and yellow with a plant height of 15"Houttuynia requires light shade and needs a consistently moist soil in a well-drained area. They have a fresh, somewhat citrus-like scent when crushed. Use Houttuynia 'Chameleons' as a ground cover, in rock gardens, with water plants or in scented gardens.
The Lamium 'Beacon Silver', Lamium maculatum, has beautiful oval, gray-green to silvery-white leaves with greenish margins. The short spiked clear, pale pink flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 12-24", Lamium 'Beacon Silver' blooms from May to July. 'Beacon Silver' will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. 'Beacon Silver' looks great among Hostas, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers.
The Liriope 'Big Blue', Lirope muscari 'Big Blue', also known as Lirope, is a grass-like foliage set with tall spikes of lavender-blue, hyacinth-like blooms in late summer.The Lirope 'Big Blue' is slow spreading. It is a very versatile ornamental grass that can be used as a groundcover or garden accent or even in a container. Place in location that is well drained.
Periwinkle, Vinca minor, is also known as Trailing Myrtle, Dwarf Periwinkle and Creeping Myrtle. This species of Periwinkle is one of the most popular and widely used ground covers. Trailing stems with smooth, evergreen leaves (to 1.5" long) root at th
The Periwinkle 'Wojo's Gem', Vinca Major 'Wojo's Gem' (PP11809), is a new selection of trailing vinca with creamy yellow centers edged and flecked with dark green. It is dIstinct from Vinca 'Illumination' with larger leaves is hardy in protected spots in zone 6.Use in as a spreading groundcover to brighten shade gardens. Beautiful cascading down slopes, banks, walls and curbs. Pest and disease free. Herbaceous perennial in warmer zones and an annual in colder zones.
The Phlox 'Emerald Blue', Phlox subulata, is an ideal ground cover with dark blue flowers and a thick mat of semi-evergreen foliage. Blooming from April to May, it has a plant height of 4-6" and a spread of 18-24" It is a definite addition to any perennial garden.'Emerald Blue' needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use 'Emerald Blue' in rock gardens, as a spread over curbs and short retaining walls, or in difficult edges of dry streambeds.
Purple Wintercreeper Euonymus, Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus', also known as Wintercreeper and Wintercreeper Eunonymus, is a dense, woody-stemmed, broadleaf evergreen plant which comes in a variety of forms. Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' (commonly calle
The Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'engalmani', is a fast-growing, high-climbing vine that attaches itself with tendrils which expand, disk-like, on their tips. The deciduous leaves that radiate outward from a leaf stem, like spokes on a
Rock Cress Little Treasure, Arabis caucasica 'Little TreasureG Deep Rose', is best planted on slopes or in rock gardens, and it is a low growing perennial that is a perfect addition for any sunny, dry area. In mid spring. Arabis 'Little TreasureG Deep Rose' will be a feast for your eyes with an abundance of rose pink blossoms covering the foliage. 'Little TreasureG Deep Rose' won the FleuroSelect Quality Mark award in 2006! As the common name implies, rock cress is widely planted in rock gardens, but also performs well as a groundcover and in border plantings. Arabis performs best when grown in a moist, well-drained medium with a slightly acidic pH of 5.5-6.5. When irrigation is necessary, water them thoroughly and allow the soil to dry slightly between irrigations. They are moderate feeders.
Snow in Summer Silver Carpet, Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Carpet', adds excellent spring color to your rock gardens, or as a border plant. The snow-like mass of little white flowers appears in early spring, and the frosty white, wooly foliage is stunning all season long. 'Silver Carpet' is deer resistant and also can handle light foot traffic. 'Silver Carpet' is a spreading, mat-like perennial that is perfect for the rock garden, borders, or carpeting any sunny spots. Cerastium tomentosum tolerates drought and will grow in dry to moist soils. Suitable soil is well-drained, loamy or sandy with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Divide in spring or fall if necessary. Trim plant back after flowering to keep it neat and compact. This plant can also become invasive, so it is recommended to shear it back after flowering.
Corydalis Berry Exciting, Corydalis 'Berry Exciting', is an exciting new sport of 'Blackberry Wine', has lovely fern-like leaves that are brilliant yellow and streaked with green. The extremely fragrant purple flowers provide a wonderful contrast to the bright foliage. Does not go summer dormant like other corydalis. In late spring, clusters of fragrant purple flowers appear and bloom for weeks. This is an excellent ground cover and perfect for hanging baskets. Plant in well drained and moisture retentive rich soil. This corydalis seems to tolerate heat and humidity.
Corydalis Blackberry Wine, Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine', displays very fragrant plum-violet flowers that arch elegantly above the lacy blue-green foliage. Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' is a very long bloomer, beginning with a spectacular display of flowers in late spring followed by continuous bloom until frost. Does not go through summer dormancy like other varieties of corydalis. Also resistant to rabbits! This is an excellent ground cover and perfect for hanging baskets. Plant in well drained and moisture retentive rich soil. This corydalis seems to tolerate heat and humidity.
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