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Looking for plants that thrive in part sun?
Ground cover plants are your answer!
They add beauty and keep weeds away. Check out our list of the best ground cover plants for part sun spots.
Let’s find the perfect ones for your garden!
Periwinkle (Vinca Minor)
Periwinkle is perfect for those tricky spots with part sun, spreading quickly with its glossy green leaves and cute blue flowers.
Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina)
Lamb’s Ear stands out with its soft, fuzzy leaves that kids love to touch.
It’s great for adding a unique texture to your garden.
Barrenwort (Epimedium)
Barrenwort does well in dappled light, offering delicate heart-shaped leaves and tiny flowers.
It’s like a little fairy garden plant!
Ajuga (Ajuga reptans)
Ajuga, also known as bugleweed, makes a stunning ground cover with its purple-blue spikes and glossy foliage.
It loves those semi-shaded areas!
Sedum
Sedum, also called stonecrop, is incredibly low-maintenance and spreads beautifully.
Its tiny, star-shaped flowers are such a sweet bonus.
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum)
Sweet Woodruff thrives in part sun and gives off a sweet fragrance that’s just lovely.
Its white flowers look like tiny stars scattered across the ground.
Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum)
Dead Nettle is perfect if you want a mix of silver and green foliage with pops of pink or purple flowers.
It’s a hardy little plant that adds charm to any shady spot.
Bishop’s Weed (Aegopodium podagraria)
Bishop’s Weed is super easy to grow and fills in spaces nicely with its variegated green and white leaves.
Just be ready for it to spread pretty fast!
Pachysandra
Pachysandra does beautifully in part sun with its lush green leaves creating a nice carpet effect.
It’s practically on autopilot once it’s established.