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Groundcovers

Low-growing plants that spread to cover bare soil, reduce erosion, and suppress weeds. Browse 24 entries in our identification guide.

Hardy Plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides) in Middle Tennessee

Hardy Plumbago

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Identify Hardy Plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Hardy Mums (Chrysanthemum spp.) in Middle Tennessee

Hardy Mums

Chrysanthemum spp.

Identify Hardy Mums (Chrysanthemum spp.) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Coreopsis (Coreopsis grandiflora) in Middle Tennessee

Coreopsis

Coreopsis grandiflora

Identify Coreopsis (Coreopsis grandiflora) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) in Middle Tennessee

Threadleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata

Identify Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Cheddar Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus) in Middle Tennessee

Cheddar Pinks

Dianthus gratianopolitanus

Identify Cheddar Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) in Middle Tennessee

Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Identify Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre) in Middle Tennessee

Stonecrop

Sedum rupestre

Identify Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Bugleweed (Ajuga spp.) in Middle Tennessee

Bugleweed

Ajuga spp.

Identify Bugleweed (Ajuga spp.) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis) in Middle Tennessee

Japanese Anemone

Anemone hupehensis

Identify Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Native Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) in Middle Tennessee

Native Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

Identify Native Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Japanese Spikenard (Aralia cordata) in Middle Tennessee

Japanese Spikenard

Aralia cordata

Identify Japanese Spikenard (Aralia cordata) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Italian Arum (Arum italicum) in Middle Tennessee

Italian Arum

Arum italicum

Identify Italian Arum (Arum italicum) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Astilbe (Astilbe spp.) in Middle Tennessee

Astilbe

Astilbe spp.

Identify Astilbe (Astilbe spp.) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon japonicus) in Middle Tennessee

Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon japonicus

Identify Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon japonicus) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) in Middle Tennessee

Wild Ginger

Asarum canadense

Identify Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis) in Middle Tennessee

Lily-of-the-Valley

Convallaria majalis

Identify Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl') in Middle Tennessee

Grey Owl Juniper

Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'

Identify Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl') in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Creeping Myrtle (Vinca minor) in Middle Tennessee

Creeping Myrtle

Vinca minor

Identify Creeping Myrtle (Vinca minor) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) in Middle Tennessee

Pachysandra

Pachysandra terminalis

Identify Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) in Middle Tennessee

Creeping Phlox

Phlox subulata

Identify Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) in Middle Tennessee

Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia

Identify Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

English Ivy (Hedera helix) in Middle Tennessee

English Ivy

Hedera helix

Identify English Ivy (Hedera helix) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Asian Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum) in Middle Tennessee

Asian Jasmine

Trachelospermum asiaticum

Identify Asian Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

Creeping Thyme (Thymus praecox) in Middle Tennessee

Creeping Thyme

Thymus praecox

Identify Creeping Thyme (Thymus praecox) in Middle Tennessee. Groundcover identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.

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