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AJUGA
Bronze Ajuga
(Ajuga reptans cvs.)—A low, dense, fast growing
perennial creeping plant. Excellent for covering
ground in shady places. Will tolerate sun if
well watered. Blue flowers in early summer.
Foliage is a dark bronzy-purple.
EUONYMUS
Coloratus Euonymus (Purpleleaf Wintercreeper)
(Euonymus fortunei var. coloratus)—Very popular
groundcover plant. Dark green foliage creates a
dense cover through the growing season. Leaves
then stay on the plant through the winter,
changing to a plum-purple. Height 12-18”.
IVY
English Ivy
(Hedra helix)—A very hardy evergreen vine, great
for use as a groundcover. Glossy, dark green
foliage throughout the year. Requires shade.
Height 4-6’.
KINNIKINICK
Massachusetts Kinnikinick
(Arctostaphylos uva-ursia ‘Massachusetts’)—Also
known as Bearberry. A neat evergreen groundcover
plant with lustrous dark green foliage,
pink-tinged white flowers and red fruits.
Prefers acidic, very well-drained soils with
very low fertility. Never fertilize! Height
6-12”, spread 3-6’.
LIRIOPE
Big Blue Liriope
(Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’)—Broad, dark green
strap-like leaves. Small, light lavender flowers
are borne on 12-18” spikes in summer. Plant in
full to partial shade. Height 12”.
Silver Dragon Liriope
(Liriope spicata ‘Silver Dragon’)—Dark green,
grass-like leaves with a bright white
variegation. Spreading habit.
Silvery Sunproof Liriope
(Liriope muscari ‘Silvery Sunproof’)—White
variegated form that does well in full sun or
shade. Lavender flowers that stand above
foliage. Height 12”.
Variegated Liriope
(Liriope muscari ‘Variegata’)—Same as the green
Liriope but with yellow and green variegation.
Height 12”.
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MAHONIA
Creeping Mahonia
(Mahonia repens)—A spreading evergreen
groundcover with holly-like foliage. Dull,
blue-green foliage in summer that changes to
purple in winter. Deep yellow flowers in the
spring. Needs to be planted in moist, slightly
acidic, well-drained soils. Avoid very hot, dry,
exposed sites. Tolerates shade. Height 6-18”.
MONDO GRASS
Ebony Knight Mondo Grass
(Ophiopogon pleniscarpus ‘Ebony
Knight’)—Striking purplish-black foliage.
Pinkish-white flower spikes appear in summer.
Plant in a protected location with partial
shade. Height 6-8”.
PACHYSANDRA
Japanese Pachysandra
(Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green
Carpet’)—Evergreen groundcover spreading by
rhizomes. Excellent groundcover for shade.
Prefers acid soil and abundant supply of organic
matter. Height 6-8”.
VINCA
Vinca Minor
(Vinca minor)—Shiny, dark green foliage with
blue flowers. Grows flat on the ground. Makes an
excellent groundcover for shady areas. Evergreen
and very hardy. Height 6-8”.
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