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Want a colorful garden all summer long?
Ground cover plants are your answer!
They bloom beautifully and fill your garden with life. Discover the best ground cover plants that will keep your garden vibrant.
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Creeping Thyme
Creeping Thyme covers the ground with beautiful pink or purple flowers and it smells amazing.
Plus, it’s great to use in the kitchen!
Periwinkle
Periwinkle (or Vinca) is a low-growing plant that blooms all summer with lovely blue or purple flowers.
It’s perfect for shady spots.
Sedum
Sedum, also known as stonecrop, thrives on neglect and produces clusters of star-shaped flowers.
They bring a touch of magic to any rocky or dry area.
Lamium
Lamium has stunning variegated leaves and pretty pink or white flowers.
It’s great for brightening up shady areas where other plants won’t thrive.
Snow-in-Summer
Snow-in-Summer is a lovely silver-foliage ground cover that blooms with beautiful white flowers in early summer.
It’s like having a mini snowstorm right in your garden.
Coreopsis
Coreopsis, also called tickseed, features bright yellow or red flowers that bloom endlessly.
These cheerful plants will make your garden glow all summer.
Barrenwort
Barrenwort (Epimedium) isn’t just unique looking, it blooms with delicate little flowers and covers the ground beautifully even in those tough shady spots.
Ajuga
Ajuga, also known as bugleweed, has deep blue flower spikes that stand out against its dark foliage.
It quickly spreads to form a colorful mat across your garden bed.
Phlox Subulata
Phlox Subulata, or moss phlox, creates a vibrant carpet of pink, purple, or white flowers.
It’s an absolute showstopper when in full bloom!
Dianthus
Dianthus often called “pinks,” not only because of their pink color but for their fringed petals resembling tiny carnations.
Their spicy fragrance is a bonus!