Looking to spruce up your garden?
Annual ground cover plants are perfect!
They’re easy to grow and add color and texture. Discover some great options for your garden.
Ready to dig in?
Alyssum
Alyssum is a favorite for ground cover with its lovely, fragrant clusters of tiny flowers.
It grows quickly and can fill any garden bed with ease.
Calendula
Calendula not only provides bright, sunny blooms but also serves as an excellent ground cover.
It’s a win-win for beauty and practicality!
Petunias
Petunias are awesome for ground cover because they spread out nicely and come in so many fun colors.
They’re the life of any garden party!
Marigolds
Marigolds make great annual ground covers, adding a burst of gold and orange to your garden beds.
Plus, they’re terrific at keeping pests away.
Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums are both pretty and useful—excellent as a spreading ground cover and they’re edible too!
Talk about multitasking!
Zinnias
Zinnias are perfect for vibrant ground cover, offering bright blooms that can withstand the summer heat.
They’re low-maintenance and cheerful.
Portulaca
Portulaca, also called Moss Rose, thrives in tough conditions and spreads like a colorful carpet.
Perfect for those sunny spots where nothing else will grow.
Lobelia
Lobelia’s trailing habit makes it an excellent choice for ground cover, especially in cooler climates.
Its delicate blue flowers are a real eye-catcher.
Bacopa
Bacopa is fantastic for creating a lush green carpet dotted with tiny, lovely white or lavender flowers.
It’s like magic for your garden beds!
Sweet William
Sweet William spreads delightfully across the garden floor with its clusters of fragrant flowers.
It’s a classic choice that never goes out of style.