Plant Type: Groundcovers

Woodland Phlox

Phlox divaricata

Woodland phlox is a low-growing, early-blooming perennial with fragrant flowers. It is shade-tolerant, spreads slowly, and is suitable for woodland gardens and rock gardens.

Phacelia

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Fernleaf phacelia is a fast-growing annual with delicate, lacy flowers that attract beneficial insects.

Partridge Berry

Mitchella repens

Partridge berry is a trailing groundcover with evergreen leaves and bright red berries in autumn. It is low-maintenance, spreads slowly, and provides food for birds.

Dwarf-Crested Iris

Iris cristata

Dwarf crested iris is a low-growing, early-blooming iris with delicate, purple flowers. It is suitable for rock gardens, woodland edges, and moist, well-drained soil.

Mouse-Eared Coreopsis

Coreopsis auriculata

Tickseed is a cheerful perennial groundcover with daisy-like flowers that attract pollinators. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and available in various colors.

Little Brown Jug

Asarum arifolium

The ground cover Little brown jug thrives in dappled shade and produces jug-shaped flowers beneath its pretty, patterned leaves. The roots are aromatic, and smell similar to pepper or ginger. Prefers soil rich in decomposing leaves or similar organic matter.

Deciduous Wild Ginger

Asarum canadense

Wild ginger is a low-growing groundcover with heart-shaped leaves. It is shade-tolerant, spreads slowly, and has fragrant, underground flowers. The roots are aromatic, and smell similar to pepper or ginger. Prefers soil rich in decomposing leaves or other organic mulch.