Ground Covers Walk and Patio Cracks
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Isotoma fluviatilis "Blue Star Creeper" is perfect as a lawn substitute, excellent between stepping stones, under roses, around ponds and decks. Super easy to grow, can bloom spring to frost and easy to maintain! Can survive up to -20 with snow cover. |
Sagina subulata "Irish Moss" Dense, tufts of slender stems grow together to form a lush carpet of green. Small, star-shaped, white flowers cover completely in spring. Ideal as a groundcover, terrific between rocks and stones. |
| Sagina subulata Aurea "Scotch Moss" Dense tufts of slender stems grow together to form a lush carpet of gold. Small, star-shaped, white flowers engulf plant in the spring. Ideal as a groundcover, terrific between rocks and stones. |
| Thymus praecox 'Elfin' (Creeping Thyme) All of the thymes are relatively low growing creepers, but many seem to die out quickly. Thymus praecox 'Elfin' remains attractive, with soft, gray-green foliage that forms a slow spreading, tightly matted mound. This is a perfect plant for between pavers and if you have the patience, it makes a nice lawn alternative. The lavender-pink flowers bloom in early summer and attract bees and butterflies. For foot traffic it is almost as rugged as a grass. Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Scented, Full Sun. |
| Thymus praecox Pseudolanuginosus "Woolly Thyme" Dusty gray foliage and pink flowers create a versatile evergreen groundcover that will cover dry slopes, fill in between rocks or liven hanging baskets and containers. Works well between stepping stones or around roses. Full Sun. |
| Sedum spurium "John Creech" Excellent creeping sedum that forms a tight mat as it spreads. Bright green stems root at every node, turning burgundy in the fall. Foliage grows much closer together than other spuriums, making it a delight to have in pathways, patios and rock gardens. Full Sun. |
| Pleniflorus. Lotus corniculatus Plenus "Double Birds Foot Trefoil" Dark green, tiny leaves form dense tight mat. Use it as a quick fill between stepping stones or by itself as a lawn substitute. Completely covered by orange buds, which open to double yellow flowers. Deer Resistant. Drought tolerant. This plant is the one plant that will work in any situation!! Full sun to part shade. |
| Veronica oltensis "Miniature Speedwell" Dainty, olive green serrated leaves bring your eye down to ground level, to be surprised by the over-abundant blue flowers that completely engulf this little creeper. Perfect in tiny cracks and crevices. Deer Resistant. Drought Tolerant. Full Sun. |
| Veronica repens "Sunshine" "Golden Creeping Speedwell" Brilliant gold leaves make an attractive spreading groundcover. Pearl blue flowers. Works well between pavers or in a woodland setting. Excellent as an understory planting for rhododendrons and azaleas. Deer Resistant. Part sun to shade. |
