Stuck with clay soil?
No worries, we’ve got you covered!
Discover the best ground cover plants for clay soil. They’re tough, beautiful, and perfect for your garden.
Ready to green up your space?
Let’s explore!
Creeping Thyme
Creeping Thyme is amazing for clay soil and smells fantastic when you walk on it.
Plus, it attracts bees and butterflies, making your garden a buzzing paradise.
Lamb’s Ear
Lamb’s Ear is perfect for clay soil with its soft, fuzzy leaves that kids love to touch.
It adds a cool texture and is super easy to grow.
Sweet Woodruff
Sweet Woodruff thrives in clay soil and brings a sweet, fresh fragrance to your garden.
Its white flowers are just delightful in the spring!
Bugleweed (Ajuga)
Bugleweed is super low-maintenance and great for covering large areas of clay soil.
Its purple-blue spikes of flowers add a nice splash of color.
Sedum
Sedum, or “stonecrop,” is tough as nails and can handle the challenges of clay soil.
It’s perfect for adding some greenery without the fuss.
Vinca Minor (Periwinkle)
Vinca Minor loves clay soil and spreads out quickly with its glossy evergreen leaves and cute violet flowers.
It’s perfect for those shady spots.
Barrenwort (Epimedium)
Barrenwort tolerates clay soil like a champ and produces charming little flowers in spring.
The heart-shaped leaves add a lovely touch!
Hosta
Pachysandra spreads easily in clay soil and stays green year-round.
It’s great for creating a dense ground cover in those tricky spots.
Wild Ginger (Asarum)
Wild Ginger does well in clay soil and its unique heart-shaped leaves make it stand out.
It’s low-growing and ideal for adding some green under trees.