Groundcovers

Cotoneaster apiculatus 'Tom Thumb'

The 'Tom Thumb' is a compact, neat variety that will grow 1-2' tall and 4-6' wide. It has gracefully arching branches that are covered in small, white flowers during summertime. Foliage turns burgundy red in the fall.

Cotoneaster horizontalis

The 'Rockspray' variety has slender, dropping branches and is slightly wider that it is tall, giving it a creeping appearance. It will grow 5-6' tall and 6-8' wide at maturity. Small pink flowers will appear in late spring and are showy when in full bloom. Semi-evergreen and hardy.

Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader'

Scarlet Leader' cotoneaster is a low growing variety that is prized for its glossy green leaves that turn reddish-purple in fall and its rich, red berries that persist into winter. It will reach 3-4' tall and 6-8' wide.

Cotoneaster x suecicus ?OSUCOT2?

The 'Emerald Beauty' is a low-growing, spreading variety that is often used for groundcover and erosion control. It will reach 1-2' tall and 4-5' wide. Small white flowers in the spring add seasonal interest.

Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple'

The 'Royal Purple' is a fast-growing, clump-forming variety that will grow 12-15 inches tall and wide. Dark-purple blooms appear in late spring.

Liriope muscari ?Super blue?

Super Blue' is a fast-growing, clumping variety. Will grow 18-20 inches tall and wide. Lavender-blue blooms in late spring.

Microbiota decussata

The Siberian cypress is a wide-spreading groundcover that grows 12-18 inches tall and 6-10 feet wide. Its deep-green foliage takes on bronze tones in the winter. Foliage has a soft, flowing appearance when planted in mass.

Ophiopogon japonicus

Mondo grass has a spreading, clumping habit. It will grow 6-12 inches tall and 12-15 inches wide. Fast grower. Dark-green foliage.

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

Green Carpet' is an evergreen ground cover with distinctively toothed leaves. Foliage is dark, shiny green and will create a dense carpet-like cover when planted in masses. Will grow 6-12 inches tall and 1-2' wide. Requires part to full shade and will scorch in intense, direct sunlight.

Vinca minor 'Bowles'

This beautiful variety has light-green foliage with sweet, lavender blooms. Grows 4-6 inches tall and 3-4 wide.