Classic Groundcovers

The textured foliage is typically tinted with shades of purple as well especially when grown in sunnier conditions. Provide good drainage and partial shade in areas with hot summer climates.

The dark green glossy foliage creates a strong contrast to the brilliant white flowers. Up to 6" wide, fragrant, slightly rounded, white flower clusters arch away from their structure on semi-lax stems showing off numerous small white flowers that attract...

Easily grown in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Foliage will mound up to 6" tall. This species of Periwinkle is one of the most popular and widely used ground covers.

The Fire Flames Potentilla produces red blooms with a dark red center all summer long. Grows well in sun or partial shade. Fire Flames Potentilla is an extremely versatile perennial that features outstanding blooming power.

Wonderful border plants grow only 12-18'' tall. Also known as Japanese Forest Grass. For a rain garden. Forms mounds of 18-24'' arching leaves, but is not invasive. Hakonechloa 'Aureola' features variegated green leaves have both gold and white stripes.

Multiplies over time. Grows to only 8'' tall. Puts on a show of blue and white flowers in early spring! Outstanding variety is bigger than regular Glory of the Snow. Likes a sunny location.

Creeping Phlox comes in our choice of red, blue, white, or pink. Strong northern-grown field divisions sent. Deer resistant. Wonderful ground cover or border. The Creeping Phlox grows about 4 inches tall, stays green all year (in mild climates) and gives...

Plant 8 to 10 inches apart for a low border that sparkles with color along your walk or in front of perennial beds. The Peacock Plumbago brightens up the late summer garden like a peacock spreading its green and blue tail.

They thrive in full shade on the north side of your home where few plants will live. It spreads rapidly to form a lush carpet of rich green foliage only about 6-8'' tall. For a rain garden.

What's more, this lovely 8-10'' tall, green and white variegated beauty will grow in any soil or location -- rich or poor, wet or dry soils! Snow-On-The-Mountain covers banks, bare spots, and under-tree areas with shimmering beauty where nothing else...

Blooms early to mid-summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade. The green-edged golden leaves of this unique periwinkle variety light up shady areas. Deer resistant. Sapphire-blue flowers often reappear in late summer.

It is easy to grow. Thrives almost anywhere. The Houttuynia has exotic, chameleon-shaped leaves -- a bright blend of greens, bronze, and yellows. Vigorous grower and spreads quickly in moist or dry soils.

Perfect for use as edging along paths, or as a specimen plant. Heat and humidity tolerant. Georgia Peach Heuchera has huge peach colored leaves with a lush, mounding habit to brighten any shady area! Foliage color changes from peach orange tones in the...

Does not need pruning. Rock gardens, borders, edging, under shady trees and steep banks will come alive with carefree color of the Creeping Red Sedum. An excellent groundcover! They fill troublesome areas with neat 3-4'' tall cover.

They make an excellent groundcover or border plant. These little plants are smothered in blooms all summer long! Blooms begin in June and continue all the way through September. White Alba is dazzling white and grows 12'' tall.

They thrive in full shade on the north side of your home where few plants will live. Spreads rapidly to form a lush carpet of rich green foliage only about 6-8'' tall. Everybody loves these delightfully fragrant flowers in early spring.

Includes 12 each of Creeping Red Sedum and Improved Golden Sedum. 24 plants total.

Succulent foliage reaches only 3'' high and has daisy-like 2'' flowers that are a wonderful shade of rosy-purple. One of the finest drought-resistant ground covers available. Deer-resistant.

Highly appreciated wooly-gray foliage makes Snow in Summer a highly valued ground cover year round. Grows only 4-6'' tall. Rabbit and deer resistant. Plant 12-15'' apart. Snow in Summer is our favorite white ground cover.

“Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the rose.It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much.

Besides being excellent between stepping stones (it takes light foot traffic like a champ!) it also excels as an edger in a flower bed or a filler in a rock garden. Though it does fine in partial shade, the best and deepest color comes in a sunny location.

That's why we are offering the Chocolate Chip Bugleweed (Ajuga x ‘Chocolate Chip'). They really stand out against the foliage, which is a show unto itself – the forest-green and milk-chocolate brown leaves have a beautiful sheen in the shade.

Hardy enough for sunny or shady locations. Irish Moss is just the ground cover you need for rock gardens and planting between stepping stones or pavers. Flowers bloom on short 2-4'' stalks.

You receive strong one year northern-grown divisions. One of the finest ground covers for sunny dry slopes and banks. Grows to 5'' tall. Rich green scalloped leaves the rest of the year.

It grows well in partial shade to full sun and hard-to-plant areas. Walk-On-Me Plant is a creeping thyme that grows only 3'' tall. Walk on it and the whole area will be filled with the aromatic smell of fresh thyme.

Blooms mid-summer to fall. Brilliant, sun-proof colors, big, clean flowers and huge, gorgeous flower heads! Plant our vigorous, 2 year field grown plants for BIG color in your garden.

An easy ground cover, border plant or ornamental that, unlike many other grasses, performs well in the shade. Perfect as a companion to hostas or ferns. Red Wind Forest Grass is an attractive, nicely mounded soft green grass through the summer.