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Ground covers
Liriope Variegated When plantings space 12-15" apart. It has purple-blue blooms, similar to grape hyacinths, that appear on top the tidy 9 to 12" plants in early fall. The Liriope 'Variegated', Lirope muscari 'Variegata', also known as Lirope variegated lily-turf, is as it's name implies, a variegated border grass. The grassy foliage is edged with creamy yellow. Excellent for edging and ground covers.
Bigleaf Periwinkle The Bigleaf Periwinkle, Vinca major, is also known as Greater (rosy) Periwinkle, Big Perwinkle and Large Periwinkle. It has solitary violet flowers at the end of the stem. It can be used on banks or in other rough locations provided soil is suitable. The leaves are dark green and bigger than that of vinca minor. It is usually sold as an annual in zones 3-5 otherwise perennial.
Dwarf Mondo Grass Mondo Grasses are symmetrical with a fine texture and has a dense crown. It is intolerant of full sun. Dwarf Mondo Grass, Ophiopogon japonicus, is an ornamental grass which grows to 4" in height and is closely related to the liriope. It spreads by underground stems or tubers. It is also known as Dwarf Lilyturf, Mondo Grass Dwarf and Monkey Grass.
Japanese Spurge Plant 6 inches apart. Oval leaves (2-4" long) appear primarily in whorls at the stem ends. Pachysandra can be used as a lawn substitute in shaded non-traffic areas and ground cover for shade areas. This perennial plant needs partial shade to full shade to prosper. Flowers are not particularly showy, but on close inspection are quite attractive.
Purple Wintercreeper Euonymus 'Coloratus' is sometimes sold as Euonymus fortunei var. coloratus. It is also used for container plantings, massing and erosion control. The flowers are at best sparse, but are usually not present. 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.
Virginia Creeper The deciduous leaves that radiate outward from a leaf stem, like spokes on a wheel. Also known as Woodbine, it will send up sprouts and seed itself, and established plantings may smother shrubs and trees. The leaves turn fiery red in fall and are very showy. The Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is a fast-growing, high-climbing vine that attaches itself with tendrils which expand, disk-like, on their tips. When allowed to clamber over trees or other tall structures, it develops elongated leafy festoons that are especially showy.
Chameleon Plant 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. They have a fresh, somewhat citrus-like scent when crushed.
Lambs Ears Big Ears ‘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. (Lamb’s Ear is not known for its flowering, but however its foliage.
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 Liriope gracefully fills those spots where nothing else will grow. This Lirope has 3/4" wide grass-like dark green leaves, up to 24" long. An excellent groundcover and accent grass.
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 With a plant height of 6”, ‘Golden Moneywort’ is known as being a little invasive.
Moneywort Goldilocks An attention-getting groundcover that's also a superb addition to patio pots and hanging baskets.
Oriental Limelight It has beautifully marked foliage and is a hardy herbaceous plant, though it will stay evergreen in a mild, sheltered spot.
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