The Best Shade Ground Cover in 2023

Herniaria glabra green carpet rupturewort grows as a low growing perennial in USDA Zones 6 - 10.

This mat forming carpet only reaches approximately 3 inches in height making it a perfect lawn alternative or ground cover plant.

Not only can this be used as a lawn alternative, Herniaria gets a tap root on it instead of surface roots so it is very drought tolerant.

It doesn't need to be mowed and hardly needs watered. Green carpet doesn’t really flower either so it doesn’t attract bees and there is no dead flowers to worry about it.

Sow 3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet for lawn alternative or groundcover.

This dwarf variety, only half the size of others, creates a lush groundcover of dense, dark green grass-like clumps. Excellent as an edging plant or tucked into rocks for a pleasing contrast. Striking in mass plantings in the landscape. Evergreen.

This perennial evergreen grass is dense with dark green foliage. Its slow and clumping growth habit reaches only 4-6 inches tall(4-6 inches wide). This ornamental grass is widely used in rock gardens, seashore plantings, borders and groundcovers.

This low-maintenance evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Pruning old foliage is recommended to maintain a well-groomed appearance.

Dwarf mondo grass is similar in appearance to a ground cover commonly called Lilyturf (Liriope muscari), but has thinner leaves and a finer texture.

Grown, packaged and shipped exclusively by Florida Foliage.

The Royal Carpet variety of Alyssum is the shorter and more colorful strain of its close cousin – Alyssum Carpet of Snow

A very versatile flower, Royal Carpet can be planted just about any time throughout the season both indoors and out

Make sure Alyssum Royal Carpet seeds are properly watered to stimulate healthy germination

Sow directly on soil in sun or partial shade

When planting, seeds should not be covered with soil, but rather pressed into the soil. Good seed to soil contact is necessary for ideal germination rates

Forget Me Not Seeds

Forget Me Nots are a valuable flower bed addition. Great ground cover that allows bulbs such as tulips to grow up through the plants

Will re-seed and is one of the most shade tolerant of flower

.1 Oz. - Approximately 5000 seeds

Creeping thyme is a beautiful, dwarf, ground cover plant which blooms with dense red flowers for many months.

When looking for the perfect ground cover seed, look no further than red creeping thyme. This variety is known as Magic Carpet and grows in USDA zones 4 - 8.

Thymus serpyllum seeds are ready for planting. Keep seeds continually moist until germination which may mean watering several times a day for short intervals to keep seed continually moist. This perennial groundcover plant will give you years of color.

The most common error in germination failure is planting the seeds too deep or not watering enough. Seeds need to stay moist continually until germination!

Many people consider this to be an elfin thyme since it is so dwarf only growing around 2 inches in height. Sow 500 seeds for every 10 SF of ground cover you want to plant.

Sagina subulata (Heath Pearlwort or Irish Moss, syn. Sagina pilifera auct. non is a species of Sagina, native to Europe

In just eight weeks after germination, the Irish moss becomes thick and full.

It occurs on dry sandy or gravelly soils

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Hardy in USDA zones 6-9. Due to varying agricultural regulations, we do not ship to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA and HI.

Full Sun

Bring vibrant color to the walkway or rock garden with this fast spreading succulent ground cover. Head spinning multi-colored flowers have bright orange petals that are purplish-pink toward the center and surround a white eye. The 2" tall light green succulent foliage is covered with blooms in late spring to early summer. Plant in full sun to part shade in moderate to dry soil. A 2012 Plant Select Winner. Plant 18" apart

When received, the plant will be in seasonal condition with appropriate foliage. If shipped between November 1st and March 1st, the plant may be dormant and trimmed. Plant is fully rooted in the pot ready for immediate planting

Treadwell (Plants you can walk on)

MATERIAL: The sun shade sail is made of 185 gsm UV protected high density polyethylene (100%HDPE) shade fabric with strong stitched seam. With Durable Stainless Steel D-rings in each corner make the sun sails easily attached to any sturdy connection point to provide sun protection and personal design where you need it.

UV BLOCKAGE: Protects from harmful UV rays and direct sunlight exposure. Blocks harmful rays of the sun without trapping hot air beneath. Fabric has high density breathable blockage, while effectively reducing heat, blocking up to 95% of UV rays, and protecting skin.

BREATHABLE MATERIAL DESIGN: Allows cooling breezes and light to pass through for better airy and comfortable space, allows rains to pass through, so there's no pooling water( So it is not waterproof)

MEASUREMENT & WARRANTY: Measurement is taken from D ring to D ring,leave 1.5 - 2 foot space for the hardware kit between shade sail D ring and mounting points,all edges are finished slightly curved so it can be stretched tightly.

APPLICATION: Widely used for a patio, lawn, garden, pool, bbq areas,pond, deck, kailyard, courtyard, backyard, dooryard, park, carport, pergola, sandbox, driveway or other outdoor occasions.

Country/Region Of Manufacture:United States, Perennial:HARDY / LONG LASTING

Country Of Manufacture:United States

Plant Name:AJUGA REPTANS