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
Moss Rose
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