GroundcoverAsiatic Jasmine
Trachelospermum asiaticum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-1.5 feet × 3+ feet (spreads indefinitely as groundcover)
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Groundcovers
Low-spreading plants for filling beds, slopes, and borders.
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GroundcoverBaby Sun Rose
Aptenia cordifolia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-12 inches × 3+ feet (spreading)
GroundcoverBlue Daze
Evolvulus glomeratus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-18 inches × 24 inches
GroundcoverBrowne's Savory
Clinopodium brownei
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 6 inches × 1-3 feet
GroundcoverCreeping Jenny
Lysimachia nummularia
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 inches × 12-24 inches
GroundcoverCreeping Raspberry
Rubus hayata-koidzumii
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 3-6 feet
GroundcoverFrogfruit
Phyla nodiflora
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 inches × spreading indefinitely via stolons
GroundcoverGolden Creeper
Ernodea littoralis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 3-6 feet
GroundcoverGopher Apple
Licania michauxii
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 6-10 feet
GroundcoverGreen and Gold
Chrysogonum virginianum
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.25-0.5 feet × 1-2 feet
GroundcoverIrish Moss
Sagina subulata
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 0.25-0.5 feet × 0.5-1 feet
GroundcoverLamb's Ear
Stachys byzantina
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 12-18 inches × 12-18 inches
GroundcoverLiriope
Liriope muscari
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-18 inches (varies by cultivar) × 12-18 inches
GroundcoverMecardonia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 3-6 inches × 12-18 inches
GroundcoverMondo Grass
Ophiopogon
- Light
- Full Sun, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 1-1.5 feet
GroundcoverPerennial Peanut
Arachis glabrata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-12 inches × 3-6 feet (spreading groundcover)
GroundcoverPeriwinkle
Vinca
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-18 inches × 12-24 inches
GroundcoverRunning Oak
Quercus pumila
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × spreading/colonial — clonal runners can spread indefinitely; retail container spread 3-6 feet appropriate as specimen estimate
GroundcoverSwamp Twinflower
Dyschoriste humistrata
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet (6-12 in) × 2-4 feet
GroundcoverTwinflower
Dyschoriste oblongifolia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 1-2 feet
GroundcoverWater Hyssop
Bacopa monnieri
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 4-6 inches × spreads 12-18+ inches
GroundcoverBaby Tears
Soleirolia soleirolii
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 2-4 inches tall, spreading indefinitely × 3-6 feet (spreading indefinitely)
GroundcoverBeach Tea
Croton punctatus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 3-4 feet
GroundcoverCreeping Phlox
Phlox subulata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 4-6 inches × 12-24 inches
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Groundcovers Questions
What do groundcovers do in a landscape?+
Groundcovers spread low to cover bare beds, slopes, and borders, which can reduce weeds and soften hard edges.
How many groundcover plants do I need?+
It depends on the spread of the plant and the area you are filling; closer spacing covers faster.
Can groundcovers replace some lawn?+
In the right spot, low groundcovers can fill areas where turf struggles, such as shade or hard-to-mow slopes.
How long do groundcovers take to fill in?+
It depends on the plant and spacing. Closer spacing and steady water during establishment help them knit together faster, often within a season or two.
When is the best time to plant groundcovers?+
Fall and spring are ideal in Zone 9b so plants root in before summer heat, though container plants can go in year round with regular water.
What is the best groundcover for full sun in Florida?+
Sun-tolerant groundcovers for Zone 9b include sunshine mimosa, perennial peanut, beach sunflower, and dwarf juniper. They spread to cover beds and slopes while handling our heat and sandy soil.