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Ground covers
Liriope Big Blue It is a very versatile ornamental grass that can be used as a groundcover or garden accent or even in a container. Place in location that is well drained. 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. The Lirope 'Big Blue' is slow spreading.
Bigleaf Periwinkle The plant is shrub-like and grows to 12" tall with trailing ascending stems; 1-3 feet long. The Greater Periwinkles are an evergreen, creeping plant with long trailing or arching stems. The flowers are carried in the short, ascending stems. It flowers from April through frost. It is usually sold as an annual in zones 3-5 otherwise perennial. Cut it back hard in the spring to rid plants of discolored foliage and to enjoy new growth.
Dwarf Mondo Grass Dwarf Mondo Grass, Ophiopogon japonicus, is an ornamental grass which grows to 4" in height and is closely related to the liriope. It is intolerant of full sun. It is also known as Dwarf Lilyturf, Mondo Grass Dwarf and Monkey Grass. Mondo Grasses are symmetrical with a fine texture and has a dense crown. It spreads by underground stems or tubers.
Japanese Spurge 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. This perennial plant needs partial shade to full shade to prosper. Plant 6 inches apart. It is an excellent selection for shaded areas under shallow-rooted trees.
Purple Wintercreeper Euonymus It is also used for container plantings, massing and erosion control. 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. 'Coloratus' is sometimes sold as Euonymus fortunei var. Purple Wintercreepers have inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers that may appear in June. 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.
Virginia Creeper The deciduous leaves that radiate outward from a leaf stem, like spokes on a wheel. Each leaflet is about 3"-7" long and an inch or two wide. 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. Easy to grow, the Virginia Creeper can get out of hand if not managed. Virginia creeper will thrive in most soils, in sun or partial shade, with or without a structure to climb on. 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.
Chameleon Plant The Houttuynia ‘Chameleon Plant’, Houttuynia cordata, is one of the most popular ground covers around. Small white flowers appear from July to August, but sometimes hard to see because of its foliage. It is an extremely hardy ground cover and easy to grow but can become very invasive.
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. It is useful in the border or as a ground cover. It will add texture and color in rock gardens and looks wonderful with Veronica ‘Goodness Grows’, Tradescantia ‘Concord Grape’ or other purple blooming perennials.
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. Place in location that is well drained.
Liriope Spicata The Liriope, 'Spicata', also known as Lirope, is an almost indestructible plant for stubborn areas. Liriope gracefully fills those spots where nothing else will grow. An excellent groundcover and accent grass.
Liriope Variegated The grassy foliage is edged with creamy yellow.
Moneywort Golden The sun will help it maintain its golden color.
Moneywort Goldilocks The Moneywort 'Goldilocks', Lysimachia nummularia, also known as Creeping Jenny, displays trailing discs of greenish gold that turn-bright yellow in sun.
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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