Where to use: Rock gardens; slopes; along pathways; pond edges; as turf substitute under trees. Plants to try: 'Gyoku-Ryu' (only 2 inches tall), 'Variegatus' (green and silver foliage), O. planiscapis‘Nigrescens’ (dark purple, nearly black leaves) GROUND COVERS FOR SUN Photo by: H...
Provides advice on how to create a low ground cover for rock gardens that blooms over a long period. `Silene vulgaris maritima' as choice of plant; Features of the silene plant; Complimentary foliage; Market cost of the plant; Mail ...
Ground Cover 13 Best Stonecrop Varieties for Your Rock Garden If you’re looking for plants that thrive in rock gardens and coarse, nutrient-poor soil, check out stonecrop! These plants have thick, succulent-like leaves that allow them to thrive in environments where many other plants peris...
Elevate your garden and landscape this summer with these ground cover plants that will bloom all season long.
These plants aren't ground cover plants themselves, but they all have pretty blooms that make great companion plants for ground covers. Some of these can create carpets of flowers on their own but go into dormancy in the summer. So you will need to plant them with something that will fill...
Along with low-growing sedums,hens-and-chicks(Sempervivumspp.) are idealsucculents for rock gardens. Hens-and-chicks thrive in hot, dry, sunny spots, slowly forming a low-maintenance groundcover. Just make sure they have excellent drainage. ...
And don’t forget the wildlife! This stunner attracts plenty of birds and butterflies, and it’s the perfect pick for borders, beds, and rock gardens. Expect an abundance of blooms from June through to September. Rose coreopsis is just what any avid fan ofnative plantsneeds!
Hostas are excellent plants for shade gardens, sporting lush leaves in a variety of interesting colors (even blue). They come in many shapes and sizes, from small to giant. When looking for lawn replacements, keep an eye out for mini hostas that remain compact, even when mature. ...
Fast growing and heavy flowering, 4-6 in. tall plants produce endless, attractive ½ to ¾ in. daisy-like flowers. Blooms open white, then age through darker shades of pink and lilac. Santa Barbara Daisy is a terrific ground cover, or use it in rock gardens, containers or hanging bas...
Great planted in pots, rock gardens, poolscapes, etc... Lantana Full Sun Lantana Lantana Lantana are one of the most colorful plants used in warm climates. Purple Lantana Purple Lantana Lantana sellowiana Covers the ground quickly with a mass of beautiful lavender flowers from spring through ...