Drought Tolerant Flowering Ground Cover

Flowers are white and showy clustered at the end of branches. They hold their fragrance for a considerable time. It's Chinese name is zhen zhu mei. * Grown for its big fluffy creamy-white masses of flowers atop upright stems; rather coarse, and suckers...

As a matter of fact, over irrigation will cause the plants to decline.Plant them in full sun in almost any well-drained soil, from acidic to alkaline. Remove dead and dying stems occasionally or cut them back by about one-third to invigorate the planting.

‘Highworth' from South India matures at an early age and has purple flowers and black seeds. The beans also make bean sprouts that are nutritious.Not surprisingly, the handsome clusters of bright purple beans on long stems has value in the cut flower...

* It is native to the states of Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales. These are followed by cylindrical pods that are 3 to 5 cm in length. * Kennedia prostrata, commonly known as Running Postman or Scarlet Runner,...

* It is native to the states of Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales. These are followed by cylindrical pods that are 3 to 5 cm in length. * Kennedia prostrata, commonly known as Running Postman or Scarlet Runner,...

* It is a hardy grass which can grow in many types of habitat, including disturbed areas such as roadsides and railroad tracks , and cultivated farmland. * Chloris virgata is a species of grass known by the common names feather fingergrass and feather...

* It is a hardy grass which can grow in many types of habitat, including disturbed areas such as roadsides and railroad tracks , and cultivated farmland. * Chloris virgata is a species of grass known by the common names feather fingergrass and feather...

In addition to being disease, deer, and insect resistant, this Juniper is drought and salt tolerant. Unlike many other spreading groundcover shrubs, the 'Parsonii' Juniper delivers the height of a traditional shrub at 2 ft.

English Ivy is incredibly versatile often seen in landscapes as ground cover, container gardens, hanging baskets, climbing on brick houses and interior planting. English Ivy is a vigorous grower so some precautions have to be used when planting near woodlands...

Plant red creeping thyme between paving stones or along the walkway and enjoy its fragrance every time you enter the garden. Red creeping thyme gives you brilliant crimson flowers carpeting a low, mat-forming plant in early summer.

The Variegated Asiatic Jasmine provides a twist on the classic groundcover, the Asiatic Jasmine. This gorgeous groundcover can handle full sun or shade, and will perform reliably for years to come.

In both warm and cooler climates it is recommended to mow this grass down in early spring to clear out any dead foliage before new leaves begin to develop. Tall and wide with slender green leaves which make for a low maintenance unique look in the landscape.

Sunsparkler Dazzle berry Sedum is good for nearly every part of the garden with its low-growing, beautifully rounded form and shock of vibrant color. It is perfect for the front of a perennial border, planting en masse or highlighting the edge of a winding...

Variegated Liriope is an ornamental grass with leaves that have bold contrasting stripes of green and creamy yellow. In summer this Liriope will develop lilac blooms which stands out boldly against the foliage, then as the flowers fade dark berries will...

Asiatic Jasmine is a fast growing dense groundcover with small oval leaves. In spring it is recommended to cut back and shape to help maintain neat look. This plant is usually evergreen, but will be drop leaves and brown when exposed to severe cold.

Big Blue Liriope is an ornamental grass with dark green leaves. In summer this Liriope will develop lavender blooms which stand out boldly against the foliage and then as the flowers fade dark, berries will replace them on the bloom stalks in fall.

It is a perennial native to North America. 1 of the prettiest flowers in the garden is the Virginia Bluebells. You will find fields of Virginia bluebells here and there because they are a great plant for naturalizing and can grow in just about any garden.

The 'Blue Pacific' Juniper is a low-growing groundcover that is the perfect choice for year-round evergreen color. The 'Blue Pacific' is ideal for erosion control, and is deer, drought, and disease resistant.

Big Blue Liriope is an ornamental grass with dark green leaves. In summer this Liriope will develop lavender blooms which stand out boldly against the foliage and then as the flowers fade dark, berries will replace them on the bloom stalks in fall.

Some stems will grow upwards and can climb walls. Vigorous, woody groundcover with glossy, deep green, white-veined leaves, turning purple on their undersides in winter. Mulch upon planting to discourage weeds and to prevent freeze heaving of shallow-rooted...

The 'Blue Rug' Juniper is a fantastic trailing juniper with a reliable centered growth habit. This Juniper is deer and pest resistant, as well as drought tolerant. Flashy silver-blue evergreen tendrils create a dense, low-maintenance mat that is ideal...

Tall and wide with slender green leaves which make for a low maintenance unique look in the landscape. Mondo Grass, sometimes referred to as Monkey Grass, will get 8 in. Mondo is often used for lining pathways and groundcover.

Low maintenance and able to thrive in several types of soil, Neon Sedum is perfect for planting along borders and walkways, in rock gardens, and containers. Neon Sedum delivers brilliant neon pink color in late summer with dense masses of tiny, star-shaped...

* White flowers, tasty black berries; substantial arching canes; can spread rapidly in good soil; may stay as low as 2' in dry soil; native from Nova Scotia to North Carolina, Missouri.

* White flowers, tasty black berries; substantial arching canes; can spread rapidly in good soil; may stay as low as 2' in dry soil; native from Nova Scotia to North Carolina, Missouri.

* The leaves are used for flavouring rice dumplings. Established plants are drought tolerant. * Requires a well-drained sandy soil and a sunny position.

Foliage turns orange-yellow in fall and usually retains hints of color into the winter. Stiff, vertical flowering stems, topped with narrow, feathery, light brown flower panicles (to 12" long) highlighted with yellow stamens, rise well above the foliage...