Phlox Ground Cover Plants

Managing Dried Out Phlox Plants: Why Is My Phlox Yellow And Dry

Phlox plants also prefer slightly acidic soil and may not perform well in soils that are too alkaline. This can lead to yellow or chlorotic and dried out phlox plants.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Nutrient...

Ohio

Willoughby

Moss Phlox Paints a Pretty Picture

Each spring moss phlox appreciates a light application of fertilizer to the soil. Most gardeners are happy to dig a shovelful with roots attached from the edge of a clump. Clusters of five-petaled flowers literally cover the entire plant in spring.

California

El Segundo

Drummond's Phlox Plants: Tips For Annual Phlox Care In Gardens

The plants don't do well in the region due to its high rainfall and soil types, but they are still popular in the southwestern United States.When you know how to grow annual phlox, you will have a plant for life even if it dies out in the cooler season.

Ohio

Willoughby

2.5 Qt. Parsoni Juniper - Evergreen Groundcover Shrub

Prices start at : 16.1 USD / each

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

✓ Silver-blue green foliage
✓ USDA zone: 4-9

Annual / Perennial: Perennial
Returnable: 90-Day
Botanical Name: Juniperus squamata expansa 'Parsonii'
Blossom Color Family: Greens

Georgia

Atlanta

English Ivy 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack) - Live Groundcover Vine

★★★★★

Prices start at : 42.93 USD / each

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...

✓ Water regularly until established
✓ Plant in part sun to shade

Wildlife Deterred: No Wildlife Deterred
Wildlife Attracted: No Wildlife Attracted
Mature Width (in.): 180
Botanical Name: Hedera helix

Georgia

Atlanta

Ophiopogon planiscapus, Black Mondo

Prices start at : 12.99 USD / 1 Plant

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' better known as Black Mondo Grass is dense, purplish, grass-like ground cover used for high contrast foliage look. Deer resistant ground cover. Thrilling shade garden plant with various applications, use as purple-black...

5-6 inches

Genus: Ophiopogon planiscapus
Height: 5-6 inches
Spread: 5-6 inches
Sun: Full Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Season: Summer
Life Cycle: Perennial

Pennsylvania

Warminster

3 in. Coccineus Creeping Red Thyme Plant

★★★★★

Prices start at : 11.33 USD / each

A spectacular sight in the front of the border or cascading over a wall, it's the easiest and most attractive way to blanket the sunny ground with radiant color. Red creeping thyme gives you brilliant crimson flowers carpeting a low, mat-forming plant...

Optimal Soil Condition: Neutral
Wildlife Attracted: Pollinators
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.): 6
Best Time to Plant: Year Round
Pot size: 3 in.: Yes
Wildlife Deterred: No Wildlife Deterred

Georgia

Atlanta

2.5 Qt. Variegated Asiatic Jasmine - Live Groundcover Plant

Prices start at : 16.56 USD / each

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.

✓ USDA zone: 7-10
✓ Ideally plant in neutral soil

Blossom Color Family: Whites
Best Time to Plant: Spring to Fall
Blossom Color: White
Optimal Soil Condition: Neutral

Georgia

Atlanta

Dwarf Mondo Grass 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack) - Groundcover Plant

★★★★★

Prices start at : 46.99 USD / each

Dwarf Mondo Grass is the miniature version of the other Mondo Grass offered at Homedepot.com. 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.

✓ Full sun to part shade
✓ Plant in well drained garden soil
✓ Classic low growing landscaping ground cover

Common Name: Mondo Grass
Mature Width (in.): 6
Fragrance: None

Georgia

Atlanta

2.5 Qt. Dazzleberry Sedum, Live Perennial Plant, Red Flowers on Blue/Silver Foliage (1-Pack)

Prices start at : 22.98 USD / package

It is perfect for the front of a perennial border, planting en masse or highlighting the edge of a winding woodland garden path. Leaves are smokey blue, semi-evergreen and succulent.

Bright pink variety lures beneficial pollinators to the landscape: Yes
Botanical Name: Sedum Sunsparkler 'Dazzleberry' PP22457
Fragrance: Slight
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.): 12
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun
Additional Characteristics: None Listed

Georgia

Atlanta

Variegated Liriope 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack) - Live Groundcover Grass

★★★★★

Prices start at : 46.99 USD / each

In summer this Liriope will develop lilac blooms which stands out boldly against the foliage, then as the flowers fade dark berries will replace them on the bloom stalks in fall. In both warm and cooler climates it is recommended to mow this grass down...

✓ Plant in full sun to part shade
✓ Plant in well drained garden soil

Wildlife Deterred: No Wildlife Deterred
Common Name: Monkey Grass
Hardiness Zone: 10 (30 to 40 F),11 (40 to 50 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),8 (10 to 20 F)
Sun Tolerance: Any Exposure

Georgia

Atlanta

Asiatic Jasmine 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack) - Live Groundcover Plant

★★★★★

Prices start at : 42.93 USD / each

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.

✓ Plant in well drained garden soil
✓ Drought tolerant once established
✓ Full sun to part shade

Optimal Soil Condition: Neutral
Fragrance: None
Container Size: 3 IN-Inch

Georgia

Atlanta

Big Blue Liriope 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack) - Live Groundcover Grass

Prices start at : 46.99 USD / each

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.

✓ Winter hardy in USDA zones 6-10
✓ Not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival

Hardiness Zone: 10 (30 to 40 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F)
Best Time to Plant: Spring to Fall
Growth Habit: Clumping
Blossom Color Family: Purples / Lavenders

Georgia

Atlanta

Woodland Plant Virginia Blue Bells Roots (Set of 3)

★★★★★

Prices start at : 11.13 USD / package

When planted against dense, deep greens of foundation plantings, it is a sight that is delicate and rare. 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.

✓ Flowers actually start out pink when in bud, but when blooming quickly turn into a darker, richer blue-purple hue
✓ Plant under trees or unused wooded areas

Growth Habit: Spreading
Hardiness Zone: 5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F)
Returnable: 90-Day
Blossom Color: Blue

Georgia

Atlanta

2.5 Qt. Blue Pacific Juniper - Evergreen Groundcover Plant

Prices start at : 17.49 USD / each

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.

✓ Water regularly until established
✓ Traditionally used as a groundcover
✓ Use a slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring

Common Name: Juniper
Returnable: 90-Day
Wildlife Deterred: No Wildlife Deterred

Georgia

Atlanta

Big Blue Liriope 3 1/4 in. Pots (54-Pack) - Live Groundcover Grass

Prices start at : 124.99 USD / each

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.

✓ Grows best in part shade
✓ Fertilize every spring with slow-release fertilizer
✓ Plant in full sun to part shade
✓ Water thoroughly twice per week until established, then water once per week

Common Name: Monkey Grass
Annual / Perennial: Perennial

Georgia

Atlanta

1 gal. Coloratus Purple-Leaf Wintercreeper Plant

★★★★★

Prices start at : 13.76 USD / each

Not prone to euonymus scale. 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.

We're sorry, but due to state regulations, this plant cannot be shipped to Arizona, Mississippi or South Carolina: Yes
Best Time to Plant: Year Round
Mature Width (in.): 24
Fragrance: None
Additional Characteristics: Drought Tolerant,Erosion Control
Growth Habit: Spreading

Georgia

Atlanta

2.5 Qt. Blue Rug Juniper - Evergreen Groundcover Plant

★★★★★

Prices start at : 17.49 USD / each

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...

✓ Evergreen, vibrant foliage year-round
✓ Silver-blue foliage

Container Size: 1 GA-Gallon
Common Name: Juniper
Hardiness Zone: 3 (-40 to -30 F),4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F)
Growth Habit: Creeping

Georgia

Atlanta

Mondo Grass 3 1/4 in. pots (18-Pack) - Groundcover Plant

★★★★★

Prices start at : 42.93 USD / each

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. Mondo is often used for lining pathways and groundcover.

Blossom Color: No Blossoms
Annual / Perennial: Perennial
Great choice for ground cover: Yes
Returnable: 90-Day
Growth Habit: Clumping
Hardiness Zone: 10 (30 to 40 F),11 (40 to 50 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F)

Georgia

Atlanta

2.5 Qt. Neon Sedum, Live Perennial Plant, Pink Flowers with Green Foliage (1-Pack)

Prices start at : 19.98 USD / package

Tall with a similar spread. As an added bonus, those dainty pink blooms will attract plenty of butterflies. Neon Sedum delivers brilliant neon pink color in late summer with dense masses of tiny, star-shaped neon-pink flowers that bloom in large, flattened...

✓ For best results, grow in well-drained dry, loamy, or sandy soil
✓ Reaches standard mature height of 12 ft. to 24 in.
✓ Botanical name: sedum spectabile neon

Fragrance: Slight
Hardiness Zone: 3 (-40 to -30 F),4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F)
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.): 12

Georgia

Atlanta

Guide To Groundcover Spacing – How Far To Plant Spreading Plants Apart

A distance of about 12 inches (30 cm.) between plants will create cover fairly rapidly.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Another general tip on calculating groundcover spacing is to consider the plant's...

Ohio

Willoughby

Planting Between Pavers – Using Ground Covers Around Pavers

It is sometimes sold as Scottish moss.. Here are a few suggestions.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });– Irish moss adds soft, spongy texture to paths in shady areas.

Ohio

Willoughby

Low Growing Plants To Plant Along Or In A Walkway

Lastly, these ground cover plants but be able to take being walked on at least a little bit. A good solution to both of these problems is to add low growing plants between the stones.

Ohio

Willoughby

Ground Cover Plants: Tips For Planting Ground Covers Under A Tree

Drop a handful of all-purpose fertilizer in each hole before placing the plants in place. Find out how large each plant type will eventually spread to determine how many plants you will need to cover the entire area around the tree.Some good choices for...

Ohio

Willoughby

Lilyturf, Big Blue Lilyturf Liriope muscari

Prices start at : 15.95 USD / 1 packet

Requires a sunny position. * Liriope muscari is a species of low, herbaceous flowering plants from East Asia . Succeeds in full sun so long as the soil does not dry out in the summer, otherwise it should be grown in partial shade in any moderately fertile...

Quantity: 0.74 lb
Family: Liliaceae
Common Name: Lilyturf, Big Blue Lilyturf
Minimum Hardiness Zone: 7
Seeds Per Pound: 6,356
Germination Test Type: cut

New York

Locke

Houittuynia Plant Growing: How To Grow Chameleon Ground Cover In The Garden

Have the chameleon plant growing in large areas where it can be mowed, if desired. Avoid growing it near the porch or deck, as growing chameleon plants emit a fragrance similar to diesel fuel.Chameleon ground cover is useful around ponds and boggy areas...

Ohio

Willoughby

Lilyturf, Big Blue Lilyturf Liriope muscari

Prices start at : 15.95 USD / 1 packet

Crop Year: 2016
Botanical Name: Liriope muscari
Seeds Per Pound: 6,356
Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 14
Species: muscari
Family: Liliaceae

New York

Locke