ground covers-- Gardening Information
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
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.
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.
The Lamium ‘White Nancy’, Lamium maculatum, has beautiful oval, variegated silvery-white leaves with greenish margins. The short spiked white flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. With a plant height of 6″ and a spread of 12-24″, Lamium ‘White Nancy’ blooms from May to July. ‘White Nancy’ will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. ‘White Nancy’ looks great among Hostas, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers.
The Lamium ?Pink Pewter?, Lamium maculatum, has a beautiful display of dark green, silvery leaves with white centers. The short spiked salmon pink flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. With a plant height of 6? and a spread of 12-24?, Lamium ?Pink Pewter? blooms from May to July. ?Pink Pewter? will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. Plant in a well-drained area and do not allow drying out. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. ?Pink Pewter? looks great among Hosta?s, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers.
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. ‘Orchid Frost’ will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out. 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.
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. It makes superb ground cover in shade under trees and shrubs, including dry shade where few plants survive. Underplant with dwarf bulbs, and chop back whenever stems become invasive.
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. ?Beacon Silver? will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out. 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.
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. (Lamb?s Ear is not known for its flowering, but however its foliage. ) It may not look extremely good in the summer time, but will recover in the fall. ?Big Ears Lamb?s Ear? needs to be planted in full sun in a well-drained area. It is useful in the border or as a ground cover. It will add texture and color in rock gardens and looks wonderful with Veronica ?Goodness Grows?, Tradescantia ?Concord Grape? or other purple blooming perennials.
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.