(a minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight a day) in order for it to perform its best, and extra soil moisture as it’s getting established. Once it’s established, it’s actually fairly drought tolerant, but it will still appreciate a little care every now and then. Because there are ...
Geranium macrorrhizum is a drought-tolerant and shade-tolerant perennial with semi-evergreen, fragrant leaves. There are hardy geraniums for most garden situations, yes, even as a ground cover for dappled and full shade. Cranesbill is extremely easy to grow but needs well drained soil. Abundan...
Sun exposure: Part to full sun or shade SHOP LILYTURF 8 Hens and Chicks Rudolf Vlcek//Getty Images Succulents, such as hens or chicks, make a colorful, drought-tolerant ground cover. Also called sempervivum, this perennial is a fun addition to rock gardens or hot, sunny areas of your ga...
Sedums (Sedum spp.) are drought-tolerant succulent plants ideal for growing in poor soils and rock gardens where other plants struggle. Like cacti, succulents can retain water in their leaves, which allows them to thrive in dry conditions. Sedums have different growth habits. While someg...
Kurapia is a drought tolerant turf alternative groundcover sod. It is low maintenance, demonstrates low water use, and is salinity tolerant. It is a great option for California and Arizona lawns. It comes in sod form.
Whether you’re looking for extra flowers, something that can stand up to foot traffic, or even edible plants, these11 ground cover plants make ideal lawn replacementsin most backyards. It’s important to keep in mind that by nature of their rapid spread, a few of these plants are conside...
If not, there are lots of other ground covers to choose one so pick one best suited for your area and sun exposure. I love that this perennial can be planted in full sun to full shade making it a great option for many landscapes and once established, they are drought-tolerant. Here ...
An excellent groundcover plant that stays very low (no more than 3 inches), creeping speedwell is a carpet-like plant with shiny leaves and tiny white to purple blooms. It’s known for being unfussy and somewhat tolerant of foot traffic, and it doesn’t need full sun to thrive. ...
Christmas ferns make beautiful statement plants in their own right, but they also make a wonderful groundcover when planted in a thick mass. Fully hardy to -40 degrees F and reaching up to 2 feet in height, they’re fully shade-, deer-, and drought-tolerant (hooray!). The evergreen fr...
Ground cover plants, like creeping thyme and ajuga, solve garden problems. Find the best picks for areas where grass won't grow or hillsides prone to erosion.