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Barren Strawberry
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The Barren Strawberry', also known as Waldsteinia ternata, is a wonderful ground cover that grows in full sun to part shade and prefers normal to sandy soils. It has dark, dense, evergreen, strawberry-like foliage that forms into nice mounds with a height of 4-6". 'Barren Strawberry' bears yellow flowers in spring and then shows warm, yellow colors in Autumn. 'Barren Strawberry' looks great with Veronica 'Royal Candles', Saliva 'Marcus' and grasses.
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Japanese Spurge
The Japanese Spurge plant, Pachysandra terminalis, and also known as Pachysandra, is a shrubby, evergreen ground cover which grows 8-12" high and spreads by rhizomes to form a dense carpet of rich, dark green foliage. Oval leaves (2-4" long) appear primarily in whorls at the stem ends. Pachysandra can be used as a lawn substitute in shaded non-traffic areas and ground cover for shade areas. Plant 6 inches apart. This perennial plant needs partial shade to full shade to prosper.
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Green Carpet Japanese Spurge
Japanese Spurge 'Green Carpet', Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet', is an old-time ground cover plant that grows to 6-8" high with versatile uses. This evergreen is self-sustaining and always looks well. It is ideal for partly shaded or full shade areas. Once established, a Pachysandra planting will eliminate grass cutting and weeding. It is also very effective as a border plant along paths or driveway edgings. It can be used as a lawn substitute in shaded non-traffic areas. Plant 6 inches apart to obtain quick cover.
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Silveredge Japanese Spurge
The Japanese Spurge 'Silveredge', Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge', has thin silver-white margins, hence the name 'Silveredge.' This plant is a slower growing variegated form of Japanese Spurge which is an old-time ground cover plant with versatile modern day use. Japanese Spurges are evergreen the year round,and are self-sustaining and always looks well. It is also very effective as a border plant along paths or driveway edgings. Plant 6 inches apart. This plant can be used as a lawn subsitute in shaded non-traffic areas.
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Virginia Creeper
The Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is a fast-growing, high-climbing vine that attaches itself with tendrils which expand, disk-like, on their tips. The deciduous leaves that radiate outward from a leaf stem, like spokes on a wheel. Each leaflet is about 3"-7" long and an inch or two wide. Where there is nothing to climb, it attaches to the ground with adventitious roots, and makes an excellent cover for slopes or other places where grass is not practical or desired.
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Candy Stripe Phlox
The Phlox Candy Stripe, Phlox subulata, is an ideal ground cover with masses of tiny white flowers with a pink mid-stripe and a thick mat of semi-evergreen foliage. Blooming from April to May, it has a plant height of 6 and a spread of 12-18. It is a definite addition to any perennial garden.Candy Stripe needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Candy Stripe in rock gardens, as a spread over curbs and short retaining walls, or in difficult edges of dry streambeds.
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Emerald Blue Phlox
The Phlox Emerald Blue, Phlox subulata, is an ideal ground cover with dark blue flowers and a thick mat of semi-evergreen foliage. Blooming from April to May, it has a plant height of 4-6 and a spread of 18-24. It is a definite addition to any perennial garden.Emerald Blue needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Emerald Blue in rock gardens, as a spread over curbs and short retaining walls, or in difficult edges of dry streambeds.
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Barren Strawberry
The Barren Strawberry', also known as Waldsteinia ternata, is a wonderful ground cover that grows in full sun to part shade and prefers normal to sandy soils. It has dark, dense, evergreen, strawberry-like foliage that forms into nice mounds with a height of 4-6". 'Barren Strawberry' bears yellow flowers in spring and then shows warm, yellow colors in Autumn. 'Barren Strawberry' looks great with Veronica 'Royal Candles', Saliva 'Marcus' and grasses.
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