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Best Ground Cover Plants

Arborvitae Ferns Low growing semi-evergreen ground cover type fern for zones 6 to 9. Foliage resembles cedar trees. Arborvitae ferns grow up to 12 inches tall in partial to full shade. Space approximately 2 feet apart. 3.5 Inch Potted Plants from $8.59	Tassel Fern A slow growing evergreen fern grows 1 to 2 feet tall in shaded gardens. Perfect for Japanese gardens, containers and to blend with taller growing ferns. Companion plants are hostas, heucheras and columbines. 3.5 Inch Potted Plants from $9.59	Iberis Purity Candytuft The evergreen foliage of the Iberis sempervirens Purity Candytuft is what will draw you in to planting this garden plant along the edges of yo	Vinca minor Ground Cover A Greenwood BEST SELLER - Vinca, common name periwinkle, is one of the faster growing ground cover plants for covering large areas as low $16.29 per package of 50 plants.
Hot Rod Switch Grass Panicum Hot Rod Switchgrass -	Lil' Ditty Dwarf Viburnum creamy white, fragrant flowers that blooms in late spring. It is very easy to grow and perfect for foundations, mass plantings, and outer edge of water gardens. From $21.59	Celtic Pride Cypress This Siberian Cypress Microbiota decussata is a low evergreen shrub with wonderful winter color. The green foliage of this cypress turns to more of a russet color in winter. From $21.59	Elfin Thyme Elfin Thyme or Thymus serpyllum is a creeping aromatic semi-evergreen thyme that forms a dense mat. Ideal to plant between bricks or paving stones. From $7.59
Leapfrog Foamy Bells Heucherella product not available at this time	Angelina Sedum Stonecrop Plant Sedum Angelina in hanging baskets and patio containers. This creeping sedum is a strong grower and drought resistant. It is one of the more popular sedum plants for its fast growth. From $6.59	Mahogany Ajuga Producing lovely blue flowers from late spring through early summer, the Mahogany Bugleweed Ajuga provides a beautiful contrast to most shrubs and perennials. From $5.29	English Ivy product not available at this time
Iberis Snowsation Candytuft Candytuft grows best in early spring when the frost is still present. It blooms in large white flowers which cover the tiny leaves for the whole period. It becomes the center of attraction in the garden. From $21.59	Climbing Hydrangea Petiolaris anomala Hydrangea is a beautiful vigorous woody climbing vine like plant that produces masses of off white flowers in early summer. From $19.59	SuperTrouper™ Orange Dianthus Dianthus Super Trouper Orange -	Heuchera Lime Ruffles Lime Ruffles Heuchera - Shade Loving Plants -
Heuchera Citronelle - Coral Bells Citronelle Coral Bells - Heuchera	Heuchera Black Pearl Black Pearl Heuchera -	Tiarella Sugar and Spice SUGAR AND SPICE TIARELLA -	Heucherella Plum Cascade PLUM CASCADE HEUCHERELLA -
Dwarf Blue Crested Iris Blue Dwarf Crested Iris - Native Woodland Plants -	Tennessee White Crested Iris Iris Cristata ‘Tennessee White’ - Native Woodland Plants -	Dianthus Early Bird Frosty Dianthus Early Bird Frosty -	Pachysandra Ground Cover Pachysandra is an evergreen ground cover for shaded areas.

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Ground Covers fill in bare areas and solve many landscape problems. They are the number #1 choice as a lawn substitute for grass in the yard.

Low growing ground cover plants are commonly used for:

Erosion problems - areas such as hillsides or banks that are difficult to mow
Spaces where grass can't grow
As a finishing touch for a landscaped area
In pathways
For planting between stepping stones

For erosion control or difficult planting sites, consider fast growing evergreen ground cover plants such as vinca minor, vinca major, English Ivy, purple wintercreeper or pachysandra terminalis.

Many of our ground cover plants are drought tolerant plants. Read our article, Planting Ground Cover Plants.