34 plants

Groundcover Plants

Living Carpet Groundcovers Solve challenging landscape areas with our selection of groundcover plants that spread to form living carpets. These low-growing varieties suppress weeds, prevent erosion, and provide beautiful coverage for slopes, under trees, and difficult areas. Benefits of Groundcover Plants: Weed suppression - dense growth prevents weed establishment Erosion control - stabilize slopes and prevent soil loss Low maintenance - reduce mowing and garden upkeep Problem solving - cover difficult areas where grass won't grow Water conservation - many are drought tolerant once established Groundcover Categories: Shade Groundcovers: Perfect for low-light areas under trees and structures Sun Groundcovers: Thriving varieties for full sun exposure Native Groundcovers: California natives for sustainable landscapes Fast-Spreading: Quick coverage for immediate results Perfect For: Slopes and banks for erosion control Under trees where grass won't grow Between stepping stones

Not sure where to start? Start with Best Sellers, California Natives, or Low Water Plants.
Browse alphabetically

  • Carex species 'Pomona' – Pomona Sedge

    Grass / Sedge

    Pomona Sedge

    Carex species 'Pomona'

  • Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' – Orange Sedge

    Grass / Sedge

    Orange Sedge

    Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'

    Low water
  • Carex tumulicola – Foothill Sedge

    Grass / Sedge

    Foothill Sedge

    Carex tumulicola

    CA nativeLow water
  • Heuchera sanguinea 'Ruby Bells' – Coral Bells, Alum Root

    Perennial

    Coral Bells, Alum Root

    Heuchera sanguinea 'Ruby Bells'

    Deer resistantLow water
  • Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' – Spotted Dead Nettle

    Perennial

    Spotted Dead Nettle

    Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

    (1)
    Deer resistantLow water
  • Lamium maculatum 'Orchid Frost' – Spotted Dead Nettle

    Perennial

    Spotted Dead Nettle

    Lamium maculatum 'Orchid Frost'

    Deer resistantLow water
  • Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks' – Creeping Jenny

    Groundcover

    Creeping Jenny

    Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks'

    Groundcover
  • Lysimachia nummularia 'Green' – Creeping Jenny

    Perennial

    Creeping Jenny

    Lysimachia nummularia 'Green'

  • Creeping Phlox 'Emerald Cushion Blue' – live perennial, deer resistant

    Groundcover

    Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue'

    Cut flowerLow water
  • Sedum morganianum – Burro's Tail

    Succulent

    Burro's Tail

    Sedum morganianum

  • Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce' – Stonecrop

    Succulent

    Stonecrop

    Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce'

    Low waterGroundcover
  • Sedum rupestre 'Sunsparkler Wildfire' – Stonecrop

    Succulent

    Stonecrop

    Sedum rupestre 'Sunsparkler Wildfire'

    Cut flowerLow water
  • Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' – Stonecrop

    Succulent

    Stonecrop

    Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'

    (1)
    Groundcover
  • Sedum spurium 'Fuldaglut' – Stonecrop

    Succulent

    Stonecrop

    Sedum spurium 'Fuldaglut'

    Low waterGroundcover
  • Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Appletini' – Hens and Chicks

    Succulent

    Hens and Chicks

    Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Appletini'

    Groundcover
  • Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Autumn Apple' – Hens and Chicks

    Succulent

    Hens and Chicks

    Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Autumn Apple'

    (1)
    Groundcover
  • Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Chocolate Kiss' – Hens and Chicks

    Succulent

    Hens and Chicks

    Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Chocolate Kiss'

    Groundcover
  • Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Gold Nugget' – Hens and Chicks

    Succulent

    Hens and Chicks

    Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Gold Nugget'

    Groundcover
  • Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Mint Marvel' – Hens and Chicks

    Succulent

    Hens and Chicks

    Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Mint Marvel'

    Groundcover
  • Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Sugar Shimmer' – Hens and Chicks

    Succulent

    Hens and Chicks

    Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Sugar Shimmer'

    Groundcover
  • Sempervivum 'SuperSemps Emerald' – Hens and Chicks

    Succulent

    Hens and Chicks

    Sempervivum 'SuperSemps Emerald'

    (1)
    Groundcover
  • Sempervivum 'SuperSemps Fire Quartz' – Hens and Chicks

    Succulent

    Hens and Chicks

    Sempervivum 'SuperSemps Fire Quartz'

    Groundcover
  • Sempervivum 'SuperSemps Onyx' – Hens and Chicks

    Perennial

    Hens and Chicks

    Sempervivum 'SuperSemps Onyx'

    Low water
  • Sempervivum 'SuperSemps Ruby' – Hens and Chicks

    Succulent

    Hens and Chicks

    Sempervivum 'SuperSemps Ruby'

    Groundcover
  • Senecio serpens – Blue Chalksticks

    Succulent

    Blue Chalksticks

    Senecio serpens

    (1)
    Low waterGroundcover
  • Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' – Lamb's Ears

    Groundcover

    Lamb's Ears

    Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

    Groundcover
  • Veronica 'Waterperry Blue' – Speedwell

    Groundcover

    Speedwell

    Veronica 'Waterperry Blue'

    Low waterGroundcover
  • Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue' – Speedwell

    Groundcover

    Speedwell

    Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue'

    Groundcover