Ground Cover

Bugleweed, Ajuga spp., Full sun, part sun, part shade, full shade, Spring, summer, Blue/green and deep purple foliage. Water regularly until established.

Ardisia Japonica , Full sun, part sun, part shade, full shade, Green foliage, red berries. Plant in moist, acidic soil. Doesn’t tolerate drought.

Asian Jasmine, Asiatic Jasmine, Trachelospermum asiaticum, full sun, part sun, part shade, summer, white flowers. Fertilize once a year in the spring. Should be mowed and pruned once a year in the spring to keep an attractive appearance and reduce the risk for diseases.

Creeping Phlox, Phlox subulata, full sun, spring, pink, red, lavender, blue-purple, or white flowers. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Flax Lily, Dianella tasmanica, Full sun, part sun, part shade, Green foliage. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Foxtail Fern, Sprenger’s Asparagus, Asparagus densiflorus, Part sun, Bright green foliage. Water when soil dries out. Fertilize in summer using a 10-10-10 plant food at half strength.

Liriope, Lilyturfs, Liriope spicata or Liriope muscar, Full sun, part sun, Summer, Lavender or white flowers. Mow or sheer liriope to the ground in late winter or early spring if desired.

Mondo Grass, Dwarf Lilyturf, Ophiopogon japonicus, Full sun, part sun, Summer, Lavender flowers. Fertilize lightly in spring.

Rosemary, Salvia rosmarinus, Full sun, Spring, summer, Tiny white flowers. Water sparingly and check the top soil to make sure it’s completely dry before watering.