Tanacetum densum amani

Partridge Feather

Partridge Feather is a mat-forming groundcover to about 6 inches high. Lacy, feathery leaves are attractive. Requires soil with good drainage; nice in a rock garden. Plant Selection plant. Canopy coverage: 3 square feet.

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Teucrium chamaedrys 'Prostratum'

Creeping Germander

The mature height of Creeping Germander is listed at 1 foot high, but it actually stays lower—to just 6 inches high. Fragrant foliage is appealing when planted between stepping stones or other close-up locations. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

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Thymus praecox

Pink Creeping Thyme

Pink Creeping Thyme makes an interesting, mat-forming groundcover in small locations. 'Elfin', shown in photos between pavers and steppingstones, hugs the ground even closer. Canopy coverage: 1 square foot.

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Thymus serpyllum

Creeping Thyme, Wild Thyme

The height of Creeping Thyme is listed at 1 foot high, but it actually remains lower—to just 3 inches, hugging the ground. Fragrant foliage is an attraction. A great use is between stepping stones. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

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Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'

Purple Heart, Purple Spiderwort

This striking, rough-textured perennial has made the transition from houseplant to accent perennial or small-scale groundcover. Excellent in a hanging basket with stems and leaves draping to 1-1/2 feet or more. Plants may be killed to the ground with winter cold but regrow quickly the next spring season. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

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Verbena lilacina

Lilac Verbena

Lilac Verbena is a mounding groundcover or subshrub with a long flowering season. Relatively cold hardy. Locate where it will receive some afternoon shade in hot summer areas. The popular cultivar 'De La Mina' has darker flowers but cold hardiness is about 25F. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

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Veronica liwanensis

Turkish Speedwell

This delicate groundcover-perennial actually grows just an inch high, excellent as a rock garden plant or between steppingstones. Flowers are tiny but an intense shade of blue. Canopy coverage: 3 square feet.

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Vinca minor

Vinca Periwinkle

Dwarf Periwinkle is more mild-mannered than its close relative, Vinca major. But it, too, tends to be invasive, particularly if planted within reach of regularly moist soil. Best with some protection from the sun in hot summer regions. Variegated leaf forms are also available. Canopy coverage: 13 square feet.

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Zinnia grandiflora

Prairie Zinnia

Prairie Zinnia is a low, spreading plant with yellow daisylike flowers. Expect a nice, long period of summer color. Canopy coverage: 1 square foot.

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