Groundcovers

There are many options for ground covers in the garden and UT Extension Horticulture Specialist Carol Reese talks about some of her favorite options.  Groundcovers are often used to cover areas where grass won’t grow but there are also design reasons to use groundcovers. Carol warns against fast-growing groundcovers. They will quickly outgrow their spot and spread into your lawn and other areas. Carol prefers clumping groundcovers that stay put and spread slowly. Carol talks about some of her favorites like sweet flag, vinca, ajuga, and phlox. She also talks about the two kinds of monkeygrass: Liriope muscari and Liriope spicata, and the different kinds of mondo grass including some slow spreading types. Carol talks a lot about sedums. There are many kinds and not all make good groundcovers. She names some sedums that will do well in hot southern summers. She also talks about creeping raspberry.

Related Resources:
Ground Cover Plants
Ground Covers for Georgia Landscapes