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Ground covers
Chameleon Plant 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. It is an extremely hardy ground cover and easy to grow but can become very invasive. Houttuynia requires light shade and needs a consistently moist soil in a well-drained area. Small white flowers appear from July to August, but sometimes hard to see because of its foliage. 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”. The Houttuynia ‘Chameleon Plant’, Houttuynia cordata, is one of the most popular ground covers around.
Bigleaf Periwinkle The Bigleaf Periwinkle, Vinca major, is also known as Greater (rosy) Periwinkle, Big Perwinkle and Large Periwinkle. It thrives in shady and damp areas; it will melt in full sun in the southern portion of its range. This ornamental plant is fast growing. The leaves are shiny, bright-green and broad with a blunt base with hairy margins. The leaves are dark green and bigger than that of vinca minor.
Dwarf Mondo Grass This perennial evergreen grows in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. It is intolerant of full sun. Mondo Grasses are symmetrical with a fine texture and has a dense crown. Tiny, pale lavender flowers on short stalks bloom in summer are often hidden by the leaves. It is also known as Dwarf Lilyturf, Mondo Grass Dwarf and Monkey Grass.
Japanese Spurge It is an excellent selection for shaded areas under shallow-rooted trees. Tiny white flowers in 1-2" long, terminal (hence the species name) spikes bloom in early spring. The Japanese Spurge plant, Pachysandra terminalis, and also known as Pachysandra, is a shrubby, evergreen ground cover which grows 8-12" high and spreads by rhizomes to form a dense carpet of rich, dark green foliage. Pachysandra can be used as a lawn substitute in shaded non-traffic areas and ground cover for shade areas. Oval leaves (2-4" long) appear primarily in whorls at the stem ends.
Purple Wintercreeper Euonymus 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 called purple wintercreeper euonymus, is primarily a trailing ground cover form which typically grows to 6-9" tall and spreads indefinitely by rooting stems as a sprawling, tangled, bushy mat. It is similar in habit to English ivy, in that it spreads along the ground, rooting as it goes, until it reaches a vertical surface which it then begins to climb. Purple Wintercreepers have inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers that may appear in June. It is one of the most popular evergreen ground covers available in commerce today. It is also used for container plantings, massing and erosion control.
Virginia Creeper The individual flowers are tiny and inconspicuous, and arranged in elaborate long-stemmed clusters, with each flower at the tip of its own flower stem. Virginia creeper is favored for its brilliant fall foliage and as a manitenance-free ground cover. Easy to grow, the Virginia Creeper can get out of hand if not managed. Where there is nothing to climb, it attaches to the ground with adventitious roots, and makes an excellent cover for slopes or other places where grass is not practical or desired. Virginia creeper will thrive in most soils, in sun or partial shade, with or without a structure to climb on.
Chameleon Plant Houttuynia requires light shade and needs a consistently moist soil in a well-drained area. The Houttuynia ‘Chameleon Plant’, Houttuynia cordata, is one of the most popular ground covers around.
Lambs Ears Big Ears With spikes of purplish pink small flowers, it has a wonderful effect on any garden. ‘Big Ears Lamb’s Ear’ is a little bit larger than the average Lamb’s Ear, with a plant height of 10” and a spread of 18-24” and blooms in mid-summer. ) It may not look extremely good in the summer time, but will recover in the fall.
Liriope Big Blue 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. It is a very versatile ornamental grass that can be used as a groundcover or garden accent or even in a container.
Liriope Spicata Large, pale lavender flower spikes bloom in late summer, rising above arching, evergreen tufts of grassy foliage. This Lirope has 3/4" wide grass-like dark green leaves, up to 24" long.
Liriope Variegated It has purple-blue blooms, similar to grape hyacinths, that appear on top the tidy 9 to 12" plants in early fall.
Moneywort Golden ‘Golden Moneywort’ is a great ground cover and looks wonderful planted in perennial gardens or around water gardens.
Moneywort Goldilocks An attention-getting groundcover that's also a superb addition to patio pots and hanging baskets.
Oriental Limelight The mounding self-branching habit makes 'Oriental Limelight' an ideal companion for many flowering plants.
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