Ground Cover & Spillers
Ground covers are usually defined as a single plant that is mass planted in order to cover a lot of ground... say that again.
Lantana
Spreading ground cover that comes in several varieties and colors that are nearly ever-blooming. Responds well to trimming to keep full and spur more blooms. Great mass planting or in containers. Drought tolerant when established.
Full Sun 18"-24" Sp
Sedum
Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant succulents. Infrequent watering, especially once established.
Full Sun/Shade 4-6" Ht
Beach Sunflower
Vigorous trailing ground cover that produces yellow daisy-like flowers year round. Great ground cover for hot/dry conditions and dune plantings. Salt/Drought tolerant. Well drained soil a must.
Full Sun 24"Sp
Blue Daze
Flowering ground cover with silver-green foliage that produces true blue flowers nearly year round. Great for mass plantings, hanging baskets, or containers.
Sun/Filtered 18"-24" Sp
Flax Lily
Up-right green and white variegated blades with small white flowers and blueberry like fruit on the stems. Very colorful and striking accent plant. Nice in mass plantings.
Full Sun 2'-3' Ht/Sp
Jasmine Minima
Green, Snow Cap, Sunset, Variegated varieties. Fast growing ground hugging vine. Grows best in filtered sun, well-drained soil. Creates a lush carpet that can edged. Drought/cold tolerant.
Sun/Shade 24"-30" Sp
Heather - Cuphea
Small mounding perennial with small shiny green leaves and very small little flowers. Great mass planting, low border, or container planting. Blooms nearly year-round. Drought tolerant once established.
Full Sun 14"Ht/Sp
Perennial Peanut
Moderate growing ground cover with small yellow blooms. Great as a mass planting. Very drought tolerant once established. Wonderful water-wise plant. Can be mowed and edged if need be.
Full Sun 18"-24" Sp
Baby Sunrose
Succulent-like ground cover with thick leathery leaves. Produces bright red, daisy-like flowers with very fine petals. Great for hot/dry locations. Can be used in container plantings.
Full Sun 18"-20" Sp
Oyster Plant
Fast growing ground cover with purple and green erect blade-like foliage, growing in a clumping crown-like pattern. Can tolerate tough conditions. Likes well-drained soil, no wet feet. Drought tolerant.
Sun/Filtered 18"-24" Ht
Purslane
Fast growing, spreading ground cover with delicate succulent-like leaves. Produces a mass of blooms in Spring through Summer. High heat tolerance. Drought tolerant when established. Great as mass planting or in containers. Comes in several colors.
Filtered Sun 18" Sp
Juniper - Blue Pacific
Compact trailing evergreen ground cover. Dense blue-green foliage. Good for coastal areas. Salt/Drought tolerant. Likes well-drained soil.
Full Sun 24" Ht
Juniper - Parsonii
Low growing, evergreen shrub with blue-green foliage. Good ground cover or mass planting. Can be trimmed or shaped. Can tolerate poor soil conditions. Drought/cold tolerant.
Full Sun 2'-3' Ht
Mimosa
Native to Florida, this fast growing ground cover creates a delicate carpet covered with pink-purple powderpuff. Foliage gives a lacey/textured look. Drought tolerant.
Sun to Filtered 18"-24" Sp
Purple Queen
Fast, low growing ground cover with colorful, dark purple foliage. Produces small pink flowers. Sprawling, open growth habit will tolerate some tough conditions. Drought/cold tolerant.
Sun/Filtered 24" Sp
Spillers
Creeping Jenny
Hardy, fast-growing perennial that needs consistent moisture.
Partial Shade 6"-16"
Wandering Jew
Fast-growing and trailing. Vibrant Purple leaves, become faded if not getting enough light.Water when the top inch of soil is dry, and maintain high humidity.
Bright Indirect Sun 14" Ht/Sp
Cascading Vinca
Easy to grow, easy-to-grow, heat-tolerant plant, average watering but can handle drought. Excellent choice for hanging baskets, containers, and ground cover, blooming continuously from planting until frost.
Full Sun
Moss Rose
Low maintenance, drought tolerant. Blooming continuously from planting until frost. Often planted in containers, hanging baskets, or rock gardens because they dislike soggy conditions.
Partial Shade
Potato Vine
Vigorous growing ground cover with heart-shaped leaves. Can take dry conditions once established. Like well-draining soil. Great as a mass planting, in hanging baskets, or containers.
Full to Filtered Sun 24" Sp