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is an excellent ground cover and alternative to grass, forming a dense mat of lush green foliage that produces tiny, fragrant flowers all summer.
Lamb’s ear is a low-growing plant that forms a soft, spreading mat of fuzzy, silver-gray leaves topped with delicate pink or purple flowers.
It spreads to form a dense mat and can tolerate light foot traffic, making it the perfect disease-resistant ground cover plant for pathways and rocky gardens.
An excellent choice for woodland gardens and shaded areas. The green whorled leaves and delicate white flowers create a dense carpet that needs very little maintenance.
Its subtle, reddish-purple flowers bloom close to the ground, and the roots smell of ginger when bruised or cut – hence its name.
Sedums are perfect for dry, sunny areas where other plants might struggle. These drought-tolerant plants are very easy to grow from cuttings and require very little water once established.
Periwinkle, also known as creeping myrtle, forms a dense mat of glossy green leaves and blue or purple flowers. It is established quickly in shady areas and requires little maintenance.