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Bigleaf Periwinkle
The Bigleaf Periwinkle, Vinca major, is also known as Greater (rosy) Periwinkle, Big Perwinkle and Large Periwinkle. The plant is shrub-like and grows to 12" tall with trailing ascending stems; 1-3 feet long. The leaves are dark green and bigger than that of vinca minor. It has solitary violet flowers at the end of the stem. This ornamental plant is fast growing. Cut it back hard in the spring to rid plants of discolored foliage and to enjoy new growth. (Vinca major)
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$8.74
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Japanese Spurge
The Japanese Spurge plant, Pachysandra terminalis, and also known as Pachysandra, is a shrubby, evergreen ground cover which grows 8-12" high and spreads by rhizomes to form a dense carpet of rich, dark green foliage. Oval leaves (2-4" long) appear primarily in whorls at the stem ends. Pachysandra can be used as a lawn substitute in shaded non-traffic areas and ground cover for shade areas. Plant 6 inches apart. This perennial plant needs partial shade to full shade to prosper. (Pachysandra terminalis)
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$12.48
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Liriope
Liriope, Liriope muscari, is also commonly called border grass and is not actually a grass but a member of the lily family, a fact that inspires another of its common names, Lilyturf, Blue Lillyturf and Bigblue Liriope.. The dark green, ribbon-like foliage grows in length from 12 to 18 in and then recurves toward the ground to form rounded clumps. This plant is a true survivor and will grow almost anywhere. This perennial evergreen should be sheared back in the early spring to enjoy a flush of new growth. (Liriope muscari)
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$8.74
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Periwinkle
The Periwinkle, Vinca minor, is also known as Trailing Myrtle, Dwarf Periwinkle and Creeping Myrtle. This species of Periwinkle is one of the most popular and widely used ground covers. Trailing stems with smooth, evergreen leaves (to 1.5" long) root at the nodes as they go along the ground and quickly spread to form an attractive ground cover. Effective on slopes or banks to stabilize soils and prevent erosion. This evergreen perennial is similar in all ways to Vinca Major except the flower is a little smaller. (Vinca minor)
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$8.74
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Purple Wintercreeper Euonymus
The Purple Wintercreeper Euonymus, Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus', also known as Wintercreeper and Wintercreeper Eunonymus, is a dense, woody-stemmed, broadleaf evergreen plant which comes in a variety of forms. Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' (commonly called purple wintercreeper euonymus, is primarily a trailing ground cover form which typically grows to 6-9" tall and spreads indefinitely by rooting stems as a sprawling, tangled, bushy mat. It is also used for container plantings, massing and erosion control. (Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus')
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$8.74
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Virginia Creeper
The Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is a fast-growing, high-climbing vine that attaches itself with tendrils which expand, disk-like, on their tips. The deciduous leaves that radiate outward from a leaf stem, like spokes on a wheel. Each leaflet is about 3"-7" long and an inch or two wide. Where there is nothing to climb, it attaches to the ground with adventitious roots, and makes an excellent cover for slopes or other places where grass is not practical or desired. (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)
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$8.74
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Barren Strawberry
The Barren Strawberry', also known as Waldsteinia ternata, is a wonderful ground cover that grows in full sun to part shade and prefers normal to sandy soils. It has dark, dense, evergreen, strawberry-like foliage that forms into nice mounds with a height of 4-6". 'Barren Strawberry' bears yellow flowers in spring and then shows warm, yellow colors in Autumn. 'Barren Strawberry' looks great with Veronica 'Royal Candles', Saliva 'Marcus' and grasses. (Waldsteinia ternata)
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$8.74
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Chameleon Plant
The Houttuynia `Chameleon Plant', Houttuynia cordata, is one of the most popular ground covers around. Small white flowers appear from July to August, but sometimes hard to see because of its foliage. It is an extremely hardy ground cover and easy to grow but can become very invasive. They have a fresh, somewhat citrus-like scent when crushed. Use Houttuynia `Chameleons' as a ground cover, in rock gardens, with water plants or in scented gardens. (Houttuynia cordata)
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$8.74
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Creeping Wirevine
The Creeping Wire vine, Muehlenbeckia, is a vine with strongly rooting and densely intertwining stems. The roughly circular leaves are 1cm across and the white, strongly scented flowers are borne in small clusters, followed by shining black fruits.vine, Muehlenbeckia, is different, odd, down right strange.This New Zealand gem has dark, wiry stems that contort, curl, and bend like nothing you've seen. Small, attractive emerald green leaflets. A choice and very hardy addition to combos. (Muehlenbeckia)
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$11.60
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Big Ears Lambs Ears
The Stachys `Big Ears Lamb's Ear', Stachys byzantina 'Helen von Stein', is known for its soft, fuzzy, silvery green foliage. With spikes of purplish pink small flowers, it has a wonderful effect on any garden. `Big Ears Lamb's Ear' is a little bit larger than the average Lamb's Ear, with a plant height of 10" and a spread of 18-24" and blooms in mid-summer. It will add texture and color in rock gardens and looks wonderful with Veronica `Goodness Grows', Tradescantia `Concord Grape' or other purple blooming perennials. (Stachys byzantina 'Helen von Stein')
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$8.74
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Beacon Silver Lamium
The Lamium `Beacon Silver', Lamium maculatum, has beautiful oval, gray-green to silvery-white leaves with greenish margins. The short spiked clear, pale pink flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 12-24", Lamium `Beacon Silver' blooms from May to July. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. `Beacon Silver' looks great among Hostas, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers. (Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver')
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$8.74
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Golden Anniversary Lamium
The Lamiun, 'Golden Anniversary', Lamium maculatum, is a handsome variety without becoming invasive. The pretty pink flowers are almost eclipsed by the brilliance of the golden variegated foliage. In all but the most severe winters its foliage persists, making it good for winter containers especially hanging baskets, teamed with winter flowering pansies, primroses or polyanthus. Underplant with dwarf bulbs, and chop back whenever stems become invasive. (Lamium maculatum 'Golden Anniversary')
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$8.74
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Orchid Frost Lamium
The Lamium 'Orchid Frost', Lamium maculatum, has beautiful oval, silvery edges and bluish green foliage. The short spiked clear, pale pink flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 18-24", Lamium 'Orchid Frost' blooms from May to July. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. 'Orchid Frost' looks great among Hostas, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers. (Lamium maculatum 'Orchard Frost')
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$8.74
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Big Blue Liriope
The Liriope 'Big Blue', Lirope muscari 'Big Blue', also known as Lirope,is a grass-like foliage set with tall spikes of lavender-blue, hyacinth-like blooms in late summer.The Lirope 'Big Blue' is slow spreading. It is a very versatile ornamental grass that can be used as a groundcover or garden accent or even in a container. Place in location that is well drained. (Liriope muscari 'Big Blue')
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$10.61
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Spicata Liriope
The Liriope, 'Spicata', also known as Lirope, is an almost indestructible plant for stubborn areas. Liriope gracefully fills those spots where nothing else will grow. Large, pale lavender flower spikes bloom in late summer, rising above arching, evergreen tufts of grassy foliage.This Lirope has 3/4" wide grass-like dark green leaves, up to 24" long. An excellent groundcover and accent grass. (Liriope 'Spicata')
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$8.74
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Variegated Liriope
The Liriope 'Variegated', Lirope muscari 'Variegata', also known as Lirope variegated lily-turf, is as it's name implies, a variegated border grass. The grassy foliage is edged with creamy yellow.It has purple-blue blooms, similar to grape hyacinths, that appear on top the tidy 9 to 12" plants in early fall. Excellent for edging and ground covers. When plantings space 12-15" apart. (Liriope muscari 'Variegata')
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$10.61
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Golden Moneywort
The Lysimachia `Golden Moneywort', Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea', also known as Creeping Jenny, has dime sized, wonderful evergreen and yellow veined foliage with bright yellow blooms. This easy growing Lysimachia is perfect for brightening any garden. Lysimachia should be planted in full sun, but can tolerate some afternoon shade. `Golden Moneywort' is a great ground cover and looks wonderful planted in perennial gardens or around water gardens. (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea')
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$21.00
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Goldilocks Moneywort
The Moneywort 'Goldilocks', Lysimachia nummularia, also known as Creeping Jenny, displays trailing discs of greenish gold that turn-bright yellow in sun. An attention-getting groundcover that's also a superb addition to patio pots and hanging baskets.This Moneywort is versatile, tough, and extra cold-resistant. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. (Lysimachia nummularia)
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$8.74
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Oriental Limelight
The 'Oriental Limelight', Artemisia Hybrid, is a tall grower that's great in large containers. The mounding self-branching habit makes 'Oriental Limelight' an ideal companion for many flowering plants. An aggressive grower with variegated lemon yellow and green foliage.It has beautifully marked foliage and is a hardy herbaceous plant, though it will stay evergreen in a mild, sheltered spot. (Artemisia Hybrid 'Oriental Limelight')
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$8.74
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Illmuniation Periwinkle
The Vinca Minor 'Illumination', produces near continuous foliage changes. Spring growth emerges chartreuse then brightens to golden yellow. Each yellow leaf is edged with a grass green margin. Later in the year plants turn to cream on attractive pink stems. Direct sun will prematurely bleach foliage. Blooms in late spring and continues sporadically through the summer Beautiful cascading down slopes, banks, walls and curbs. Pest and disease free. Herbaceous perennial. (Vinca minor 'Illumination')
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$10.61
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Wojos Gem Periwinkle
The Periwinkle 'Wojo's Gem', Vinca Major 'Wojo's Gem', is a new selection of trailing vinca with creamy yellow centers edged and flecked with dark green. It is idstinct from Vinca 'Illumination' with larger leaves is hardy in protected spots in zone 6.Use in as a spreading groundcover to brighten shade gardens. Beautiful cascading down slopes, banks, walls and curbs. Pest and disease free. Herbaceous perennial. (Vinca Major 'Wojo's Gem')
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$8.74
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Candy Stripe Phlox
The Phlox `Candy Stripe', Phlox subulata, is an ideal ground cover with masses of tiny white flowers with a pink mid-stripe and a thick mat of semi-evergreen foliage. Blooming from April to May, it has a plant height of 6" and a spread of 12-18". It is a definite addition to any perennial garden.`Candy Stripe' needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use `Candy Stripe' in rock gardens, as a spread over curbs and short retaining walls, or in difficult edges of dry streambeds. (Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe')
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$8.74
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Emerald Blue Phlox
The Phlox `Emerald Blue', Phlox subulata, is an ideal ground cover with dark blue flowers and a thick mat of semi-evergreen foliage. Blooming from April to May, it has a plant height of 4-6" and a spread of 18-24". It is a definite addition to any perennial garden.`Emerald Blue' needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use `Emerald Blue' in rock gardens, as a spread over curbs and short retaining walls, or in difficult edges of dry streambeds. (Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue')
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Buttered Popcorn Ranunculus
The Buttered Popcorn', Ranunculus repens, is a great ground cover that vigorously spreads to 4'. Its broad finley cut leaves are silvery-green with a variegated chartreuse edge. It has delicate yellow flowers in late spring but is mostly grown for its striking foliage color. 'Buttered Popcorn' needs to be planted in a full sun location with well-drained soil. (Ranunculus repens 'Buttered Popcorn')
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$8.74
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Silver Brocade
The Artemisia `Silver Brocade', Artemisia stelleriana, is a compact, silver-white, wooly perennial with a plant spread of 24-30" and a height of 15". `Silver Brocade' produces yellow flowers in early summer, (not being showy). `Silver Brocade' likes sandy soil but needs a well-drained area and should be planted in full sun with a small amount of afternoon shade. Try `Silver Mound' with Echinacea `Purple Coneflower' or Rudbeckia `Black Eyed Susan' to add interest in your garden or to accent fresh or dried flower arrangements. (Artemisia stelleriana)
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Silver Mound
The Artemisia `Silver Mound', Artemisia schmidtiana, is a wonderful soft, silky, silver-gray accent that is useful in many gardens. `Silver Mound' is a non-spreader and produces small yellow flowers. The foliage has wonderful fragrance. Its excellent foliage goes great in front of borders to set your garden apart from the rest. Try `Silver Mound' with Echinacea `Purple Coneflower' or Rudbeckia `Black Eyed Susan' to add interest in your garden or to accent fresh or dried flower arrangements. (Artemisia schmidtiana)
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$21.00
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