Posts Tagged ‘Groundcover’
Bearberry
Evergreen groundcover growing 15-30 cm tall and spreading up to 1.8 m wide. Features small, leathery leaves and clusters of small, pink to white urn-shaped flowers in spring, followed by red berries. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. Extremely cold-hardy and drought-tolerant once established. Provides year-round interest and food for wildlife. Useful for erosion control on slopes and as a native alternative to non-native groundcovers.
Read MorePlantain-leaved Pussytoes
Mat-forming perennial reaching 8-15 cm tall. Features basal rosettes of woolly, gray-green leaves and upright stems bearing clusters of white to gray flower heads. Prefers well-drained, poor soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Important early season nectar source. Excellent for rock gardens and green roofs.
Read MoreCanada Anemone
Rhizomatous perennial reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features palmately-lobed basal leaves and solitary white flowers with yellow centers, blooming late spring to early summer. Prefers moist, rich soils and partial shade to full sun. Spreads aggressively by rhizomes, forming dense groundcover. Suitable for woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and along streams or ponds. Provides early season nectar for pollinators. Can be invasive in ideal conditions, best used in contained areas or where spreading is desired.
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