Groundcovers
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Description |
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Acorus gramineus
'Variegatus' (Japanese Rush) |
Narrow
6-12” leaves glossy, thick lush grass for wet to normal landscapes. Leaves are variegated green and yellow.
Zones 5-8. |
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*Dianthus 'Firewitch' |
Fragrant pink flowers
covering silvery blue foliage in spring, early summer and again in fall. Low,
mat forming habit. Height: 6"; Spread: 18"-24";
Zones: 4-8. |
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Carex conica
'Hime Kansugi' (Hime Kangsui Sedge) |
A great dwarf variegated sedge. Thin dark green blades striped
with white form a dense evergreen clump. Best in partial shade with moist soil.
Perennial. Height: 6"; Spread: 12"; Zones 5-9. |
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*Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus’ Purple wintercreeper' (Purple Wintercreeper) |
Grow in average,
medium wet, well-drained soils in sun to shade. Tolerates wide range of soils
and soil conditions, except for wet ones. Spreads rapidly by creeping stems which
root where they touch the ground. Good tolerance for urban conditions. It is
one of the most popular evergreen ground covers available in commerce
today. Height: 2-3'; Spread: 4-6'; Zones 5-8. |
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Hedera helix (English Ivy) |
Knox grows quality
English Ivy for mass plantings and retail garden centers. Height: 12";
Spread: 15'; Zones 5-10. |
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*Houttuynia
cordata (Chameleon Plant) |
The striking leaves are
multicolored colors of green, yellow, and red to pinkish in color. Best color
show is in a lightly shaded spot. White flowers are present for most of the
summer. Shade. Height: 6-12"; Spread:
12+"; Zones 6-10. |
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Hypericum calycinum ( |
This low growing plant
can be used on dry to normal sites. The main ornamental trait is the 3 inch
yellow flowers that contrast with the dark green foliage. Height: 8-18"; Spread: 24"; Zones 6-10. |
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*Liriope
muscarii 'Big
Blue' |
A popular ground cover
or edging plant. Big Blue is a clumper with purple
flower spikes in late summer, giving way to deep purple berries in
winter. Height: 12"; Spread:
18"; Zones 6-10. |
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*Liriope
muscarii 'Variegata' |
Leaves are dark green with
bold, variegated edges. More compact than the species in growth habit.
Height: 12"; Spread: 18";
Zones 6-10. |
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Liriope spicata |
This tufted evergreen
spreads through underground runners to cover the landscape quickly. Takes
shade or sun, although growth is usually best in light shade in a moist,
fertile soil. Height: 8-12"; Spread:
12"; Zones 5-9. |
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Ophiopogon japonica Mondo Grass |
Perennial ground
cover; Ht: 5"-8"; Grass-like narrow dark green leaves.
Height: 6-10"; Spread:
6-12"; Zones 6-10. |
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Ophiopogon japonica 'Nana' Dwarf Mondo Grass (Dwarf Mondo) |
Dark green leaves are stiffer and only half as tall as regular Mondo Grass. Forms tight little clumps to 6 inches high
and spreads slowly. Height: 6";
Spread: 6"; Zones 5-9.
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Ophiopogon planiscapus
'Nigrescens’
Black Mondo Grass' (Black Mondo) |
This
captivating grass is a startling addition to the garden all year round with
its ink black foliage. Its compact habit with cascading leaves makes it an
elegant choice for edging pathways or container plantings. Plant in part-full
shade in the |
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*Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese Spurge) |
Leaves are dark glossy
green with white flowers. Will survive in heavy shade and makes a dense
groundcover. Height: 6-12"; Spread:
12"; Zones 4-9. |
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Pachysandra t. ‘Green Sheen’ |
A recently introduced variety
selected for the distinctive glossy leaves that produce a dramatic effect.
Zone 4-9. |
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Rubus calycinoides
(Creeping Raspberry) |
A very low, spreading,
evergreen ground cover. Leaves: Bright green, about 2 cm across, 3-5 lobed, with
marbled texture above and soft pubescent beneath. Leaves may turn coppery in
autumn and winter. Height: 3"; Spread:
12"; Zones 7-9. |
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Pennisetum ' |
Smaller species with
fine textured foliage and small white flowers. Full sun to partial shade,
well-drained moist soil. Height: 24";
Spread: 18-24"; Zones 5-9.
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Trachelosperma asiatica Asian Jasmine (Asiatic Jasmine) |
Asian Jasmine is heat
and drought tolerant and is well-suited for the hot, dry summers.
Height: 6-24"; Spread: 5-6'; Zones
7-9. |
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Vinca minor Periwinkle |
Every
good gardener knows that his/her garden is not complete without a beautiful
evergreen ground cover for those bare spots under the shade of trees and
shrubs. Dark green leaves with a fine texture is ideal for most gardens,
especially since it grows rapidly once established. Height:
4-6"; Spread 12"; Zones
4-10. |
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