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Aaron\'s Beard, Rose-of-Sharonwort, Creeping St. Johnswort, Goldflower Hypericum calycinum
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For the densest cover plants should be cut to ground level each April. The green, ovate leaves grow in opposite pairs. It is indigenous to southeast Europe and southwest Asia . * A good ground cover plant, succeeding in the heavy shade of trees and in...
  • Crop Year: 2016
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 278
  • Height: 1-2 feet
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Genus: Hypericum
  • Collection Locale: CA
New York
Locke
Incorporating Moss into the Garden
Remember, if you took the moss from a rock or boulder, it will not thrive if planted in soil, and vice versa.If replacing a lawn or section of turf-grass, you must eliminate the grass before planting the moss; Glyphosate-containing herbicides such as...
California
El Segundo
Selaginella, Arborvitae Fern
Amend sand or heavy clay soil by incorporating a two- or three-inch layer of compost or humus. From now on I won't bother with the extra work involved in mowing the area.Site arborvitae fern in a moist but well drained spot in shade to part shade.
California
El Segundo
Pachysandra, the Shade Gardener\'s Friend
Pachysandra tolerates a wide range of soils, from moist to well-drained and from clay-like to sandy. It can tolerate some drought once it's well established, but does better with additional water during dry spells.Unlike some other types of perennial...
California
El Segundo
Creeping Oregon Grape, Creeping Barberry Mahonia repens - Berberis repens
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

When sugar is added, the fruit juice is similar to grape juice. Its range extends just into Mexico . It is native from British Columbia to northern Mexico. They can also be made into a refreshing lemonade-like beverage.
  • Common Name: Creeping Oregon Grape, Creeping Barberry
  • Germination: 98%
  • Family: Berberidaceae
  • Quantity: 4.94 lb
  • Crop Year: 2017
  • Purity: 99%
New York
Locke
Tutsan, Sweet-amber Hypericum androsaemum
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* A good ground cover plant. * Hypericum androsaemum , commonly known as tutsan , is a plant in the genus Hypericum native to open woods and hillsides in Eurasia. Although it is clump forming rather than spreading it increases freely by self-sowing.
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 66
  • Species: androsaemum
  • Quantity: 0.1 lb
  • Collection Locale: England
  • Crop Year: 1995
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 7
New York
Locke
Tutsan, Sweet-amber Hypericum androsaemum
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* A good ground cover plant. * Hypericum androsaemum , commonly known as tutsan , is a plant in the genus Hypericum native to open woods and hillsides in Eurasia. Although it is clump forming rather than spreading it increases freely by self-sowing.
  • Crop Year: 1995
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 66
  • Family: Clusiaceae
  • Seeds Per Pound: 3,000,000
  • Collection Locale: England
  • Genus: Hypericum
New York
Locke
Creeping Oregon Grape, Creeping Barberry Mahonia repens - Berberis repens
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

When sugar is added, the fruit juice is similar to grape juice. Its range extends just into Mexico . It is native from British Columbia to northern Mexico. They can also be made into a refreshing lemonade-like beverage.
  • Collection Locale: Utah
  • Family: Berberidaceae
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 29
  • Quantity: 4.94 lb
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Germination Test Type: cut
New York
Locke
Guide To Groundcover Spacing – How Far To Plant Spreading Plants Apart
Check with yourif you're unsure about a plant's invasive potential before planting in the garden. The tricky part is figuring out how to space groundcover plants so they fill in quickly, but optimal groundcover spacing depends on a number of factors.
Ohio
Willoughby
Planting Between Pavers – Using Ground Covers Around Pavers
Choose short plants that won't obstruct your path, and plants that are suited to the current light exposure. Just cut it to fit and lay it where you want it to grow. It isn't for everyone because it only grows in USDA zones 9 and warmer.
Ohio
Willoughby
Low Growing Plants To Plant Along Or In A Walkway
Many times, they may look too harsh or are prone to allow difficult to remove weeds to grow. If you find a plant you feel will make a good walkway plant, give it a try. First, they must be somewhat drought tolerant, as walkway stones may not allow much...
Ohio
Willoughby
Ground Cover Plants: Tips For Planting Ground Covers Under A Tree
Stagger the holes instead of digging them in a grid design, for the best eventual coverage. Lay a layer of bark or otherin between the plants to help retain moisture and to shade out any emerging roots.Water the plants once a week until they begin spreading...
Ohio
Willoughby
False Spirea, False Spiraea Sorbaria sorbifolia
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

* Grown for its big fluffy creamy-white masses of flowers atop upright stems; rather coarse, and suckers to quickly form colonies, so perhaps for the wild garden or for covering banks; likes moist sites, will grow and flower in dry sites, but will be...
  • Common Name: False Spirea, False Spiraea
  • Germination Test Type: estimate
  • Collection Locale: Russia
  • Species: sorbifolia
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 178
  • Purity: 72%
New York
Locke
False Spirea, False Spiraea Sorbaria sorbifolia
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

* Grown for its big fluffy creamy-white masses of flowers atop upright stems; rather coarse, and suckers to quickly form colonies, so perhaps for the wild garden or for covering banks; likes moist sites, will grow and flower in dry sites, but will be...
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 3
  • Height: 4-6 feet
  • Germination: 40%
  • Collection Locale: Russia
  • Crop Year: 2016
  • Family: Rosaceae
New York
Locke
Tufted Hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

* Tufted hair grass is clump-forming, cool season grass which is often grown as an ornamental. * Deschampsia cespitosa , commonly known as Tufted Hair-grass or Tussock grass is a wild plant from the grass family (Poaceae).
  • Purity: 99%
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Common Name: Tufted Hairgrass
  • Collection Locale: Idaho
  • Germination Test Type: estimate
  • Quantity: 1.02 lb
New York
Locke
Plantain Lily Hosta venusta
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

Grown primarily for its beautiful foliage which provides color, contrast and texture to the landscape. Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. * Features a dwarf mound of slightly wavy, heart-shaped, medium green leaves with racemes of funnel-shaped,...
  • Germination: 91%
  • Lot#: 9801
  • Crop Year: 1998
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 4
  • Family: HOSTACEAE
  • Genus: Hosta
New York
Locke
Tufted Hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

* Tufted hair grass is clump-forming, cool season grass which is often grown as an ornamental. * Deschampsia cespitosa , commonly known as Tufted Hair-grass or Tussock grass is a wild plant from the grass family (Poaceae).
  • Species: cespitosa
  • Collection Locale: Idaho
  • Germination: 50%
  • Family: Poaceae
  • Genus: Deschampsia
  • Quantity: 1.02 lb
New York
Locke
Plantain Lily Hosta venusta
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

Grown primarily for its beautiful foliage which provides color, contrast and texture to the landscape. Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. * Features a dwarf mound of slightly wavy, heart-shaped, medium green leaves with racemes of funnel-shaped,...
  • Germination: 91%
  • Quantity: 0.02 lb
  • Height: 0.25-0.5ft
  • Purity: 97%
  • Species: venusta
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 79
New York
Locke
Sunflowers on the Beach
Plants root wherever stems touch the ground, and they spread by underground rhizomes. Seeds of cultivars may not come back true to type, and since the plants hybridize readily, seedlings may produce plants different from the parent.Any way you look at...
California
El Segundo
Ophiopogon planiscapus, Black Mondo
Prices start at : 12.99 USD / 1 Plant

Deer resistant ground cover. Thrilling shade garden plant with various applications, use as purple-black ground cover for exotic Asian gardens, fine texture color for containers, and stunning contrast for the front of the shade border.

5-6 inches

    • Height: 5-6 inches
    • Spread: 5-6 inches
    • Sun: Full Shade, Full Sun
    • Genus: Ophiopogon planiscapus
    • Zone: 5-10
    • Ornamental Use: Beds, Borders
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Ginko Craig Hosta Hosta sp Ginko Craig
    Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

    Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. * Features a mound of narrow, medium green leaves edged with pure white, with racemes of orchid-like, purple striped flowers on 18" scapes.
    • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 52
    • Genus: Hosta
    • Height: 0.25-0.5ft
    • Lot#: 9801
    • Common Name: Ginko Craig Hosta
    • Seeds Per Pound: 93,524
    New York
    Locke
    Ginko Craig Hosta Hosta sp Ginko Craig
    Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

    Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. * Features a mound of narrow, medium green leaves edged with pure white, with racemes of orchid-like, purple striped flowers on 18" scapes.
    • Cultivar: Ginko Craig
    • Seeds Per Pound: 93,524
    • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 3
    • Germination Test Type: cut
    • Germination: 56%
    • Crop Year: 1998
    New York
    Locke
    Dichondra Plant Info: Tips For Growing Dichondra In The Lawn Or Garden
    In other places, however, it is valued as an attractive ground cover or even a substitute for a small lawn area. It is not usually over 2 inches in height and retains its bright green color in temperatures as low as 25 F.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    What Is Japanese Ardisia: How To Care For Japanese Ardisia Plants
    Hardy in zones 7-10, thisis now more commonly grown as an evergreen ground cover for shady locations. Spreading by rhizomes, it can get three foot or wider. When growing Japanese ardisia, it performs best in moist, but well-draining, acidic soil.Japanese...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Wedelia Plant Care – Learn How To Grow Wedelia Groundcover Plants
    While praised by some for its small, bright yellow flowers and ability to prevent erosion, it is also reviled by others for its aggressive spreading tendencies. It tends to grow to between 18 and 24 inches (45-62 cm.) high.
    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. Blue-green foliage with a silvery tint decorates the landscape all year long, as this evergreen never fades.
    • Additional Characteristics: Deer Resistant,Disease Resistant,Drought Tolerant,Evergreen,Salt Tolerant
    • Botanical Name: Juniperus squamata expansa 'Parsonii'
    • Blossom Color Family: Greens
    • Wildlife Attracted: No Wildlife Attracted
    • Returnable: 90-Day
    • Water regularly until established: Yes
    Georgia
    Atlanta
    English Ivy 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack) - Live Groundcover Vine
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    Prices start at : 42.93 USD / each

    English Ivy is a vigorous grower so some precautions have to be used when planting near woodlands where it can become invasive if not properly groomed once or twice a year. Its evergreen foliage creates a great deal of visual attention.
    • Botanical Name: Hedera helix
    • Growth Habit: Climbing
    • Mature Width (in.): 180
    • 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)
    • Common Name: Ivy
    • Full sun to part shade: Yes
    Georgia
    Atlanta
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