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 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.

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 'Variegata'

This variegated variety is prized for its full sun tolerance. It will grow 12-15 inches tall and wide. Purple flowers bloom in 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 'Torafu'

Torafu' is an evergreen, clumping variety that will grow 8-12 inches tall and wide. Prized for its striped, green and white foliage.

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

This low-growing evergreen provides multiple seasons of interest, with fragrant white flowers emerging in the spring and blackish-blue berries appearing in summer. This variety grows best in partial to full shade with organically rich, well-drained soil. Grows 1-2' tall and 2-4' wide.