Pachysandra
The foliage of this ground cover is tinged purple in spring, bright green in summer, and yellow-green in winter or when planted in sunny locations. Select site protected from winter winds to prevent leaves from turning brown. The most common ... [... more]
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Cotoneaster
Leaves are small, round, and glossy green. Small, pink, spring flowers are followed by small, red or black fruit which cover branches in the fall. * Due to sparse root system, plant container grown plants or those that have balled and burlapped ... [... more]
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Strawberry Begonia: A Different Ground Cover
The Strawberry Begonia, Saxifraga sarmentosa, is an old-time house plant that is becoming a popular perennial ground cover. It receives its name from its compact rosette of begonia-like leaves that sends out runners resembling a strawberry. It ... [... more]
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Wintercreeper Euonymus
Form, foliage size and color vary depending on cultivar. Usually considered either a ground cover or vine, some cultivars are shrubs. Suggested uses for this plant include ground cover and climbing vine. Tolerates wide ranges of soil conditions, ... [... more]
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Blue Fescue
Clumps of grassy foliage are silvery-blue and thread like. Small plumes appear in summer. This ornamental grass is a herbaceous perennial. Foliage: Deciduous broadleaf Height: 6 to 12 inches Zone: 4 to 9 Light: Partial shade to full sun Suggested ... [... more]
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(Plantain Lily Hosta species)
A herbaceous ground cover with summer foliage that is green or variegated. Lily-shaped flowers are white-to-lavender and bloom in summer. Dig and separate plants in early spring to increase coverage or move to other places. Garden slugs and leaf ... [... more]
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(Liriope muscari `Variegata')
Grass-like foliage is green or variegated, and flowers are variable in color, depending on the variety. Place in full sun or partial shade. Plant 12 inches apart in any soil, although well-drained soil is preferred. Can mow old foliage to the ... [... more]
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Periwinkle
Evergreen foliage is glossy, dark green. Flowers are single and vary from purple to blue to white, depending on the variety. Transplants readily. Rooted cuttings or established plants are normally spaced 12 inches apart. Planting in the spring is ... [... more]
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Ajuga, Carpet Bugleweed
Foliage grows in rosettes with upright clusters of blue flowers in early summer. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions as long as soil is well-drained. Plant established plants 12 to 15 inches apart in the spring, taking care not to plant too ... [... more]
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