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
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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
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Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant succulents. Infrequent watering, especially once established.

Full Sun/Shade 4-6" Ht

Beach Sunflower
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
Parsoni Juniper

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
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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
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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
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Hardy, fast-growing perennial that needs consistent moisture.

Partial Shade 6"-16"

Wandering Jew
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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
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Moss Rose

Potato Vine
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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