This is a showy evergreen groundcover with its light green foliage and white edging. Makes a great replacement in shade are part shade where turf grass has a hard time thriving. New growth has a pink tint, flowers in pink followed by red berries. Does best in shade to part shade in Zones 7-10.
Easily grown in average to medium well drained soil, in full sun or part shade. This low growing plant will grow into an attractive mat like ground cover. With its shiny bronze green leaves and blue flowers this plant will add interest to any garden or flower bed. Deer and rabbit resistant, and low maintenance. This ajuga will work well in any landscape.
Pachysandra or Japanese Spurge is considered one of the toughest groundcovers once it's established. From drought conditions to kids and pets running across it, this sturdy groundcover can handle most anything. Plant in early spring or fall so, it has time to establish before hot or cold weather sets in. This plant works well in helping to control erosion in many areas, and is largely used by landscapers for this reason. Hardy in Zones 4-7. Plant in dappled sun or shade. If planting in a sunny location, this plant will require more water until it has become established. Japanese spurge also makes a nice addition to a mixed planter on a deck or patio.
Vinca Major is an evergreen perennial with a broad leaf. Vinca major is classified as a ground cover but, works well in mixed planters or hanging baskets. Produces bluish-lavender flowers in the spring and summer months. Prefers part sun to full shade likes moist soil but, can also be fairly drought tolerant. Vinca can be somewhat invasive but, you can control this by cutting back runners. Hardy zones 4-8.
Dichondra 'Silver Falls' works well as a ground cover in a hanging basket also looks great hanging over any type of retaining wall for added color. Works best in full sun but, will tolerate light shade. Hardy to zone 10. Silver Falls will add a nice color contrast to any landscape, with its leaves having a slight metallic look. Blooms in spring with small white flowers.