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Heartleaf Bergenia Bergenia cordifolia
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

Leaves typically form a thick, slowly-spreading clump of foliage to 12" tall. Small dark pink flowers in dense panicles appear within or above the foliage on stout stalks to 16" tall in April.
  • Genus: Bergenia
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 4
  • Germination: 85%
  • Collection Locale: Illinois
  • Seeds Per Pound: 1,600,000
  • Common Name: Heartleaf Bergenia
New York
Locke
Ginko Craig Hosta Hosta sp   Ginko Craig
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. Grown primarily for its beautiful foliage which provides color, contrast and texture to the landscape. * Features a mound of narrow, medium green leaves edged with pure white, with racemes of orchid-like, purple...
  • Quantity: 0.02 lb
  • Seeds Per Pound: 93,524
  • Collection Locale: NY
  • Purity: 97%
  • Family: HOSTACEAE
  • Germination Test Type: cut
New York
Locke
Ginko Craig Hosta Hosta sp   Ginko Craig
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. Grown primarily for its beautiful foliage which provides color, contrast and texture to the landscape. * Features a mound of narrow, medium green leaves edged with pure white, with racemes of orchid-like, purple...
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 52
  • Seeds Per Pound: 93,524
  • Height: 0.25-0.5ft
  • Crop Year: 1998
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 3
  • Family: HOSTACEAE
New York
Locke
Japanese Meadowsweet Spiraea japonica
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

It is naturalized throughout much of the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest areas of the United States, and parts of Canada. * Clusters of rosy-pink flowers are found at the tips of the branches.
  • Seeds Per Pound: 4,054,440
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 520
  • Family: Rosaceae
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Height: 4-5 feet
  • Quantity: 0.23 lb
New York
Locke
Japanese Meadowsweet Spiraea japonica
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

It is naturalized throughout much of the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest areas of the United States, and parts of Canada. * Clusters of rosy-pink flowers are found at the tips of the branches.
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Quantity: 0.23 lb
  • Family: Rosaceae
  • Purity: 97%
  • Collection Locale: Russia
  • Common Name: Japanese Meadowsweet
New York
Locke
Fox Sedge Carex vulpinoidea
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

Vulpinoidea grows well in damp to very wet soils in full sun to partial shade. Its narrow grass-like leaf blades grow in 2 ft clumps up to 3 ft in height. * Carex vulpinoidea is a species of sedge known by the common name fox sedge .
  • Botanical Name: Carex vulpinoidea
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 3
  • Common Name: Fox Sedge
  • Germination Test Type: estimate
  • Purity: 97%
  • Species: vulpinoidea
New York
Locke
Fox Sedge Carex vulpinoidea
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

Vulpinoidea grows well in damp to very wet soils in full sun to partial shade. Its narrow grass-like leaf blades grow in 2 ft clumps up to 3 ft in height. * Carex vulpinoidea is a species of sedge known by the common name fox sedge .
  • Family: Cyperaceae
  • Collection Locale: PA
  • Germination Test Type: estimate
  • Purity: 97%
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 1030
  • Crop Year: 2017
New York
Locke
2.5 Qt. Parsoni Juniper - Evergreen Groundcover Shrub
Prices start at : 16.1 USD / each

In addition to being disease, deer, and insect resistant, this Juniper is drought and salt tolerant. Blue-green foliage with a silvery tint decorates the landscape all year long, as this evergreen never fades.
  •  Silver-blue green foliage
  •  Use a slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring
  • Growth Habit: Creeping
  • Wildlife Attracted: No Wildlife Attracted
  • Common Name: Juniper
  • Best Time to Plant: Spring to Fall
Georgia
Atlanta
English Ivy 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack) - Live Groundcover Vine
Prices start at : 42.93 USD / each

English Ivy is incredibly versatile often seen in landscapes as ground cover, container gardens, hanging baskets, climbing on brick houses and interior planting. Its evergreen foliage creates a great deal of visual attention.
  • Common Name: Ivy
  • Optimal Soil Condition: Neutral
  • Sun Tolerance: Any Exposure
  • Mature Width (in.): 180
  • Container Size: 3 IN-Inch
  • Zone 5-10: Yes
Georgia
Atlanta
Ophiopogon planiscapus, Black Mondo
Prices start at : 12.99 USD / 1 Plant

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' better known as Black Mondo Grass is dense, purplish, grass-like ground cover used for high contrast foliage look. Thrilling shade garden plant with various applications, use as purple-black ground cover for exotic...
  • Bloom Season: Summer
  • Sun: Full Shade, Full Sun
  • Ornamental Use: Beds, Borders
  • Genus: Ophiopogon planiscapus
  • Height: 5-6 inches
  • Resistant To: Deer, Disease, Pests, Rabbit
Pennsylvania
Warminster
3 in. Coccineus Creeping Red Thyme Plant
Prices start at : 11.33 USD / each

Plant red creeping thyme between paving stones or along the walkway and enjoy its fragrance every time you enter the garden. Tall plants are densely covered with tiny, dark green, shiny leaves that are intensely aromatic when crushed.
  •  Coccineus has crimson flowers and small shiny green leaves on 2 in. high plants
  •  A carpet of color
  •  Creeping Woody Perennial Primarily Used as a Groundcover
  •  May ship in a dormant state, with bare branches and no leaves
  • Fragrance: Strong
  • Growth Habit: Creeping
Georgia
Atlanta
2.5 Qt. Variegated Asiatic Jasmine - Live Groundcover Plant
Prices start at : 16.56 USD / each

The Variegated Asiatic Jasmine provides a twist on the classic groundcover, the Asiatic Jasmine. Glossy green and cream white oval foliage spreads quickly, and is perfect for covering a large area in a short period of time.
  •  Grows well in shade or sun
  •  Vigorous growth habit perfect for covering large areas quickly
  •  Traditionally used as a groundcover
  • Additional Characteristics: Drought Tolerant,Erosion Control,Evergreen
  • Fragrance: None
  • Optimal Soil Condition: Neutral
Georgia
Atlanta
Dwarf Mondo Grass 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack) - Groundcover Plant
Prices start at : 46.99 USD / each

Dwarf Mondo is often used as groundcover and as an accent mixed in with rock walkways. Dwarf Mondo will only get 3 in. Dwarf Mondo Grass is the miniature version of the other Mondo Grass offered at Homedepot.com.
  •  Drought tolerant once established
  •  Clumping growth habit
  •  Plant in well drained garden soil
  • Additional Characteristics: Disease Resistant,Drought Tolerant,Dwarf Variety
  • Annual / Perennial: Perennial
  • Fragrance: None
Georgia
Atlanta
2.5 Qt. Dazzleberry Sedum, Live Perennial Plant, Red Flowers on Blue/Silver Foliage (1-Pack)
Prices start at : 22.98 USD / package

It is perfect for the front of a perennial border, planting en masse or highlighting the edge of a winding woodland garden path. Sunsparkler Dazzle berry Sedum is good for nearly every part of the garden with its low-growing, beautifully rounded form...
  •  Bright pink variety lures beneficial pollinators to the landscape
  •  Space plants approximately 12 to 18 in. apart for best results
  •  Botanical name: sedum sun sparkler dazzle berry PP22457
  •  For best results, grow in well-drained, light, gritty soil
  • Common Name: Baby's Breath
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F)
Georgia
Atlanta
Variegated Liriope 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack) - Live Groundcover Grass
Prices start at : 46.99 USD / each

In summer this Liriope will develop lilac blooms which stands out boldly against the foliage, then as the flowers fade dark berries will replace them on the bloom stalks in fall. Variegated Liriope is an ornamental grass with leaves that have bold contrasting...
  •  Clumping growth habit
  •  Full sun to part shade
  •  Plant in full sun to part shade
  • Annual / Perennial: Perennial
  • Container Size: 3 IN-Inch
  • Botanical Name: Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
Georgia
Atlanta
Asiatic Jasmine 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack) - Live Groundcover Plant
Prices start at : 42.93 USD / each

Asiatic Jasmine is a fast growing dense groundcover with small oval leaves. This plant is usually evergreen, but will be drop leaves and brown when exposed to severe cold. In spring it is recommended to cut back and shape to help maintain neat look.
  •  Water regularly until established
  •  Zone 7-10
  • Returnable: 90-Day
  • Wildlife Deterred: No Wildlife Deterred
  • Common Name: Jasmine
  • Growth Habit: Climbing
Georgia
Atlanta
Big Blue Liriope 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack) - Live Groundcover Grass
Prices start at : 46.99 USD / each

In summer this Liriope will develop lavender blooms which stand out boldly against the foliage and then as the flowers fade dark, berries will replace them on the bloom stalks in fall.
  •  Winter hardy in USDA zones 6-10
  •  Water thoroughly twice per week until established, then water once per week
  •  Fertilize every spring with slow-release fertilizer
  • Wildlife Deterred: No Wildlife Deterred
  • Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.): 18
  • Blossom Color Family: Purples / Lavenders
Georgia
Atlanta
Woodland Plant Virginia Blue Bells Roots (Set of 3)
Prices start at : 11.13 USD / package

You will find fields of Virginia bluebells here and there because they are a great plant for naturalizing and can grow in just about any garden. It is a perennial native to North America.
  •  Virginia blue bells make for an excellent naturalizing choice for your yard, use them as a back drop and plant them throughout the garden in corners here and there, they look best grouped and planted in masses in broad informal sweeps
  •  Excellent naturalizing choice for your yard
  •  Plant woodland plants to ensure their survival
  •  We strive to ensure success by offering the size you need
  • Wildlife Attracted: No Wildlife Attracted
  • Growth Habit: Spreading
Georgia
Atlanta
2.5 Qt. Blue Pacific Juniper - Evergreen Groundcover Plant
Prices start at : 17.49 USD / each

The 'Blue Pacific' Juniper is a low-growing groundcover that is the perfect choice for year-round evergreen color. Fragrant blue-green needles decorate this shrub and provide a pleasant Juniper aroma.
  •  Blue-green foliage
  •  Prefers very well-drained soil, pH is flexible
  • Hardiness Zone: 6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F)
  • Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.): 48
  • Wildlife Deterred: No Wildlife Deterred
  • Annual / Perennial: Perennial
Georgia
Atlanta
Big Blue Liriope 3 1/4 in. Pots (54-Pack) - Live Groundcover Grass
Prices start at : 124.99 USD / each

In summer this Liriope will develop lavender blooms which stand out boldly against the foliage and then as the flowers fade dark, berries will replace them on the bloom stalks in fall.

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    • Annual / Perennial: Perennial
    • Botanical Name: Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
    • Best Time to Plant: Spring to Fall
    • Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.): 18
    • Optimal Soil Condition: Neutral
    • Mature Width (in.): 18
    Georgia
    Atlanta
    1 gal. Coloratus Purple-Leaf Wintercreeper Plant
    Prices start at : 13.76 USD / each

    Mulch upon planting to discourage weeds and to prevent freeze heaving of shallow-rooted transplants. Not prone to euonymus scale. Some stems will grow upwards and can climb walls. Often found in raised planters, along sidewalks, near foundations.
    •  Plant ships bare root, with no pot and no soil, to California, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, and Washington
    •  May ship in a dormant state, with bare branches and no leaves
    •  1 gal. pot - state or federal regulations may require this plant to ship as a bare root plant, without pot and without soil
    • Growth Habit: Spreading
    • Blossom Color Family: No Blossoms
    • Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.): 24
    Georgia
    Atlanta
    2.5 Qt. Blue Rug Juniper - Evergreen Groundcover Plant
    Prices start at : 17.49 USD / each

    The 'Blue Rug' Juniper is a fantastic trailing juniper with a reliable centered growth habit. Flashy silver-blue evergreen tendrils create a dense, low-maintenance mat that is ideal for any landscape.
    • Optimal Soil Condition: Acidic
    • Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
    • Wildlife Attracted: No Wildlife Attracted
    • USDA zone: 3-9: Yes
    • Common Name: Juniper
    • Returnable: 90-Day
    Georgia
    Atlanta
    Mondo Grass 3 1/4 in. pots (18-Pack) - Groundcover Plant
    Prices start at : 42.93 USD / each

    Mondo is often used for lining pathways and groundcover. Tall and wide with slender green leaves which make for a low maintenance unique look in the landscape. Mondo Grass, sometimes referred to as Monkey Grass, will get 8 in.
    •  Classic landscaping groundcover
    •  Plant in well drained garden soil
    • Blossom Color Family: Purples / Lavenders
    • Mature Width (in.): 12
    • Wildlife Deterred: No Wildlife Deterred
    • Additional Characteristics: None Listed
    Georgia
    Atlanta
    2.5 Qt. Neon Sedum, Live Perennial Plant, Pink Flowers with Green Foliage (1-Pack)
    Prices start at : 19.98 USD / package

    As an added bonus, those dainty pink blooms will attract plenty of butterflies. Low maintenance and able to thrive in several types of soil, Neon Sedum is perfect for planting along borders and walkways, in rock gardens, and containers.
    •  Reaches standard mature height of 12 ft. to 24 in.
    •  Blooms in the late summer (August) to mid fall (October)
    •  Space plants approximately 12 to 24 in. apart for best results
    • Mature Width (in.): 12
    • Returnable: 90-Day
    • Growth Habit: Mounded
    Georgia
    Atlanta
    Canada Wildrye, Canada Wild Rye Elymus canadensis
    Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

    It grows in a number of ecosystems, including riparian woodlands, many types of forest, lakeside sand dunes, and tallgrass prairie . It grows from a small rhizome , forms a shallow, fine root network, and is a facultative mycotroph, receiving about 25%...
    • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 204
    • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 3
    • Germination: 91%
    • Species: canadensis
    • Botanical Name: Elymus canadensis
    • Family: Poaceae
    New York
    Locke
    Canada Wildrye, Canada Wild Rye Elymus canadensis
    Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

    It grows in a number of ecosystems, including riparian woodlands, many types of forest, lakeside sand dunes, and tallgrass prairie . It grows from a small rhizome , forms a shallow, fine root network, and is a facultative mycotroph, receiving about 25%...
    • Germination Test Type: Actual
    • Botanical Name: Elymus canadensis
    • Purity: 97%
    • Germination: 91%
    • Seeds Per Pound: 104,898
    • Species: canadensis
    New York
    Locke
    Guide To Groundcover Spacing – How Far To Plant Spreading Plants Apart
    If you want the space to fill relatively quickly, allow about 24 inches (60 cm.) between plants. Groundcovers serve a number of important functions in the landscape. A perfect example is(Hedera helix).
    Ohio
    Willoughby