Posts Tagged ‘Groundcover’
Eastern Teaberry, Wintergreen
Evergreen groundcover growing 10-15 cm tall. Features leathery, oval leaves and small, bell-shaped white flowers in summer, followed by edible red berries that persist through winter. Prefers acidic, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Provides winter food for wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded rock gardens, and as a native alternative to non-native groundcovers in acidic soils.
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Low-growing perennial herb reaching 10-20 cm tall. Features trifoliate leaves and white flowers in spring, followed by small, edible strawberries. Spreads by runners to form groundcover. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for wildlife and attracts pollinators. Suitable for woodland edges, meadows, and as a native groundcover in sunny to partially shaded areas. Native to North America.
Read MoreBottlebrush Grass
Cool-season perennial grass reaching 0.6-1.2 m tall. Features green foliage and distinctive bottlebrush-like seed heads that persist into winter. Blooms in mid to late summer. Prefers well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. Tolerates dry conditions once established. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Adds unique texture to garden designs. Suitable for woodland edges, partially shaded meadows, and naturalized areas.
Read MoreCanada wild rye
Cool-season perennial grass growing 1-1.5 m tall. Features blue-green foliage and arching seed heads resembling wheat. Blooms in mid to late summer. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates drought and poor soils. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Useful for erosion control and as a quick-establishing component in prairie restorations. Suitable for naturalized areas and as a backdrop in perennial gardens.
Read MoreBunchberry
Low-growing, herbaceous perennial reaching 10-20 cm tall. Features whorled leaves and small, greenish-white flowers surrounded by four white bracts, resembling a single large flower. Produces bright red berries. Prefers moist, acidic soils and partial to full shade. Spreads by rhizomes to form groundcover. Provides food for wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded rock gardens, and as a native groundcover in cool climates.
Read MoreFox sedge
Clump-forming sedge reaching 30-90 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and dense, fox-tail-like seed heads. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Often found in wet meadows, marshes, and along shorelines. Spreads by short rhizomes, forming colonies in favorable conditions. Provides food and cover for wildlife, particularly wetland birds. Useful for erosion control in wet areas. Suitable for rain gardens, wetland restorations, and naturalized areas.
Read MoreBur-reed Sedge
Clump-forming sedge growing 60-90 cm tall. Features broad leaves and elongated, interrupted flower spikes. Prefers moist, rich soils and partial to full shade. Often found in deciduous woodlands and along streambanks. Forms large, attractive clumps, adding structure to shaded gardens. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and as a backdrop in shade gardens. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreWood/Rosey sedge
Fine-textured sedge forming small clumps, reaching 15-45 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and small, star-like seed heads. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Often found in woodland understories. Spreads slowly by short rhizomes. Provides ground cover and erosion control in shaded areas. Attracts small wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shade gardens, and as a low-maintenance groundcover in difficult shady areas. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreCyperus-like Sedge
Clump-forming sedge reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features broad leaves and distinctive arching, bristly seed heads. Prefers consistently wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Often found in marshes, swamps, and along pond edges. Provides important habitat and food for wetland wildlife. Useful for shoreline stabilization and water filtration. Suitable for pond margins, rain gardens, and wetland restoration projects. Native to North America and Eurasia.
Read MorePlantainleaf Sedge
Evergreen sedge growing 20-40 cm tall. Features broad, wavy-edged leaves resembling plantain and inconspicuous flowers. Prefers moist, rich soils and partial to full shade. Often found in rich woodlands. Forms attractive clumps, adding texture to shaded gardens. Provides erosion control and habitat for small wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shade gardens, and as a groundcover in moist, shaded areas. Native to eastern North America.
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