Seeds and Flower Bulbs for Ground Cover

Groundcovers are low-growing plants that spread quickly to form a dense cover. They add beauty to the landscape, and they can also solve many planting problems in difficult sites. Grass is the best-known groundcover, but grass is not suited to all locations. Groundcover plants should be used where grass is difficult to grow or maintain. While most groundcover plants cannot be walked on, they can be used in erosion control on steep banks or slopes where grass is too difficult to mow. Shady areas under trees and tight spaces in between stepping stones are wonderful ideas of where to plant ground covers.

Why gardeners choose low-growing plants and groundcovers

  • To work well as groundcovers, plants have to be tough, durable, and relatively fast growing but not invasive.
  • Choose plants that are known to do well in the conditions found in your landscape
  • When planted under trees, ground covers reduce mower damage to the base of the tree
  • Some ground covers require less sunlight and less moisture and nutrients than grass

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    Creeping Thyme Seeds

    Low-maintenance perennial groundcover with a citrusy scent

    Creeping Thyme Seeds

    Low-maintenance perennial groundcover with a citrusy scent
    $5.49
    $5.49
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    Lobelia Seeds - Blue Carpet

    Possibly our favorite purple groundcover

    Lobelia Seeds - Blue Carpet

    Possibly our favorite purple groundcover
    $6.59
    $6.59
  • main-collection-product-grid Orange Poppy

    California Poppy Seeds - Orange

    This classic orange bloom is California's state flower

    California Poppy Seeds - Orange

    This classic orange bloom is California's state flower
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
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    Chamomile Seeds - Roman

    Characteristically fruity and less bitter than the German variety

    Chamomile Seeds - Roman

    Characteristically fruity and less bitter than the German variety
    As Low As $6.09
    As Low As $6.09
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    White Yarrow Seeds

    These classic white blossoms are treasured by pollinators

    White Yarrow Seeds

    These classic white blossoms are treasured by pollinators
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
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    Lily of the Valley Roots

    Round out your flower garden with this spring-blooming native perennial

    Lily of the Valley Roots

    Round out your flower garden with this spring-blooming native perennial
    As Low As $13.69
    As Low As $13.69
  • main-collection-product-grid johnny jump up

    Johnny Jump Up Seeds

    From groundcover to garnish, there's endless potential for this versatile wildflower

    Johnny Jump Up Seeds

    From groundcover to garnish, there's endless potential for this versatile wildflower
    As Low As $4.79
    As Low As $4.79
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    Anemone Bulbs - De Caen White

    A quintessential anemone with cream-colored petals framing a black eye

    Anemone Bulbs - De Caen White

    A quintessential anemone with cream-colored petals framing a black eye
    As Low As $30.49
    As Low As $30.49
  • main-collection-product-grid alyssum carpet of snow | copyright: Floramedia UK Ltd

    Sweet Alyssum Seeds - Carpet of Snow

    Exactly how it sounds—a white groundcover to give the illusion of winter

    Sweet Alyssum Seeds - Carpet of Snow

    Exactly how it sounds—a white groundcover to give the illusion of winter
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
  • main-collection-product-grid nasturtium salmon baby

    Nasturtium Seeds - Salmon Baby

    Ruffled peach petals are sure to captivate any visitors to your garden
    Out of Stock

    Nasturtium Seeds - Salmon Baby

    Ruffled peach petals are sure to captivate any visitors to your garden
    As Low As $4.79
    As Low As $4.79
    Out of Stock
  • main-collection-product-grid alyssum basket of gold

    Alyssum Seeds - Basket of Gold

    Exploding with color, this heirloom variety glitters in the right light

    Alyssum Seeds - Basket of Gold

    Exploding with color, this heirloom variety glitters in the right light
    As Low As $4.79
    As Low As $4.79
  • main-collection-product-grid alyssum royal carpet

    Sweet Alyssum Seeds (Dwarf) - Royal Carpet

    Roll out the red carpet for this colorful personality

    Sweet Alyssum Seeds (Dwarf) - Royal Carpet

    Roll out the red carpet for this colorful personality
    As Low As $4.99
    As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid nasturtium majus

    Nasturtium Seeds (Tall) - Mixed Colors

    Let these aromatic jewel-toned blooms climb any wall, fence, or archway

    Nasturtium Seeds (Tall) - Mixed Colors

    Let these aromatic jewel-toned blooms climb any wall, fence, or archway
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
  • main-collection-product-grid St. Johns Wort

    St. Johns Wort Seeds

    Multifaceted herb sought after by pollinators

    St. Johns Wort Seeds

    Multifaceted herb sought after by pollinators
    As Low As $5.79
    As Low As $5.79
  • main-collection-product-grid pansy swiss giant mix | copyright: Floramedia UK Ltd

    Pansy Seeds - Swiss Giants Mix

    Edible, with mild flavor, no two of these ornate blooms are exactly alike

    Pansy Seeds - Swiss Giants Mix

    Edible, with mild flavor, no two of these ornate blooms are exactly alike
    As Low As $6.09
    As Low As $6.09
  • main-collection-product-grid nasturtium jewel cherry rose

    Nasturtium Seeds - Jewel Cherry Rose

    Punch-colored blooms add a colorful flair to salads

    Nasturtium Seeds - Jewel Cherry Rose

    Punch-colored blooms add a colorful flair to salads
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49

Why gardeners choose low-growing plants and groundcovers

  • To work well as groundcovers, plants have to be tough, durable, and relatively fast growing but not invasive.
  • Choose plants that are known to do well in the conditions found in your landscape
  • When planted under trees, ground covers reduce mower damage to the base of the tree
  • Some ground covers require less sunlight and less moisture and nutrients than grass

Groundcovers are low-growing plants that spread quickly to form a dense cover. They add beauty to the landscape, and they can also solve many planting problems in difficult sites. Grass is the best-known groundcover, but grass is not suited to all locations. Groundcover plants should be used where grass is difficult to grow or maintain. While most groundcover plants cannot be walked on, they can be used in erosion control on steep banks or slopes where grass is too difficult to mow. Shady areas under trees and tight spaces in between stepping stones are wonderful ideas of where to plant ground covers.