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  • Sweet Autumn Clematis

    Clematis terniflora

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  • Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

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    Cornus florida

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    Rosa 'Meigalpio'

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    Geranium ‘Rozanne’

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    Rosa 'Meijocos'

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    Rosa 'Meiswetdom'

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  • Climbing Hydrangea

    Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

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    Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low'

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    Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple'

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  • Lavender Twist® Weeping Redbud

    Cercis canadensis 'Covey'

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  • All Gold Japanese Forest Grass

    Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

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    Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'

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    $2737

  • Viking Black Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'

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    $5960

  • Blue Moon Woodland Phlox

    Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'

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  • Fire Spinner® Ice Plant

    Delosperma x 'P001S'

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    Cornus kousa 'Rutpink'

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    Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'

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  • Hayscented Fern

    Hayscented Fern

    Dennstaedtia punctilobula

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    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop'

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    Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

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  • SunSparkler® Dream Dazzler Sedum

    Sedum 'Dream Dazzler'

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    Fragaria x ananassa 'Ozark'

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    Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon'

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    Deutzia x 'NCDX3'

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    Rainbow's End Hosta

    Hosta 'Rainbow's End'

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    Wardii Yew Shrub

    Taxus × media 'Wardii'

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    Woolly Thyme

    Thymus pseudolanuginosus

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    Quercus bicolor

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    Deutzia x 'NCDX2'

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    Rosa 'Meidrifora'

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    Tradescantia 'Concord Grape'

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    Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

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    Hedera helix

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    Thuja occidentalis 'SMNTOBAB' USPP30,761, Can PBRAF

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    Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'

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    Dianthus x 'Paint the Town Fuchsia'

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    Matteuccia struthiopteris

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    Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'

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    Cornus kousa 'Satomi'

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    Stachys byzantina 'Helene Von Stein'

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    Lesser Calamint

    Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta

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    Gibraltar Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Gibraltar'

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    Lucerne Blue Eyed Grass

    Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'

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    Purple Poppy Mallow

    Callirhoe involucrata

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    SunSparkler® Plum Dazzled Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Plum Dazzled'

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    Syringa x pubescens 'SMNSPTP' PP 35,123

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  • Brilliance Autumn Fern

    Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'

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    Peach Flambe Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Peach Flambe'

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    Symphyotrichum ericoicoides 'Snow Flurry'

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    $3253

When you look at the ground around your yard, what do you see? If you're one of the more creative gardeners, you're likely to see an eye-catching ground cover. You'll find a striking selection of groundcover plants for sale at Nature Hills Nursery, ranging from the bright and colorful to the more subtle and serene!

Creeping Thyme

Groundcovers consist of low-growing, spreading plants that are dependable, hardworking, and require little maintenance. These drought-tolerant and fast-growing plants are functional for serving as living green carpets across the ground to help stop weeds and control erosion. These types of plants also fill in bare areas in mass, add greenery to the bare ground, and protect the roots of larger plants as mulch would - only prettier!

Vines can do the same, by sprawling and clamoring over the ground, or growing vertically to cover an eyesore of a fence, cover a trellis or arbor, and fill your garden beds with upright color and flowers throughout the growing season!

Many ground-covering plants thrive in dry conditions, so they complement troubled areas in a landscape, border, or hillside. They are the bee's knees for areas where grass won't grow. Better still, flowering groundcovers provide color and attractive foliage, bringing in the pollinators, and adding interest to a garden.

Check out some of our favorite Groundcover and Vining Plants options:

These low-growing, spreading plants are sure to enhance your landscape as that 'finishing touch' element and tidy up the empty ground between your plants and along the garden edges!

Why Buy Groundcover Plants and Vines At Nature Hills?

English Vine

Family-owned and operated since 2001, Nature Hills Nursery prides itself on meeting the needs of customers with an ever-growing collection of online plants backed by our product guarantee and is protected by Plant Sentry™. Look through our helpful #ProPlantTips Garden Blog.

When you see a ground cover that fits the bill, order it any time of the year. We'll only ship when the time is right for planting in your area. All of our Groundcover and Vine plants are delivered safely to your home with instructions on planting, care, and storage, so you can order knowing you'll have exactly what you need!

How To Choose Groundcover and Vine Plants

Browse for Groundcover and Vine plants for your Hardiness Zone using our USDA zone filters, then choose sun exposure levels, or narrow the options by color and size. When choosing ground covers for your property, consider the area's growing conditions.

Block Weeds with low-growing flowering groundcovers like Creeping Thyme, Perennial Geranium, Ivy, Vinca (Periwinkle), and more! Do not overlook the woody vines that provide coverage for water erosion areas with steep slopes, or hard-to-mow hillsides.

Some groundcovers have a fast, aggressive spread, like Carpet Sedum or Ice Plants. Many groundcovers can be used to drape over patio containers or window boxes as spillers or tumble down a retaining wall or slope. Clumping, slow-spreading plants, like Ajuga, and Ivy are lovely when grown in large groups.

Some ground covers can tough it out in difficult areas, often competing with trees or shady slopes. Liriope can tolerate sun or shade, is tolerant to heat, humidity, wet soil and drought, and withstands foot traffic!

Here are a few of the highest-rated Groundcover and Vining Plants!


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Flowering, climbing and creeping Vines, and flowering and creeping Groundcover selections are endless! So choose plants based on the garden problems you want to solve, or the look you wish to achieve.

FAQ's for Buying Groundcovers Online

What are the best groundcover plants for weed control?

Top-performing groundcover plants for suppressing weeds include Creeping Thyme, Vinca Minor (Periwinkle), Ajuga (Bugleweed), and Sedum. These fast-growing, low-maintenance plants form dense mats of foliage that crowd out unwanted weeds and add texture, color, and pollinator-friendly blooms to your landscape.

Which groundcovers are best for full shade or under trees?

Shade-loving groundcovers like Liriope, Pachysandra, Hosta, and English Ivy thrive in low-light areas such as under mature trees, shaded slopes, or along north-facing walls. These selections are perfect for filling in bare spots where grass won’t grow and offer year-round beauty with minimal upkeep.

Can groundcovers and vines help with erosion control on slopes?

Yes! Plants like Creeping Juniper, Ice Plant, Creeping Phlox, and Euonymus act as natural erosion barriers on steep slopes and hillsides. For vertical coverage, choose woody vines like Clematis or Virginia Creeper to stabilize and beautify retaining walls, banks, and problem areas prone to runoff.

Are there drought-tolerant groundcover plants for hot, dry climates?

Absolutely! Groundcovers like Sedum (Stonecrop), Ice Plant, and Creeping Rosemary are perfect for xeriscaping and drought-prone regions. These tough plants thrive with little water, reduce heat around your landscape, and add evergreen texture and seasonal color even in poor, rocky soil.

What are the best flowering groundcovers for curb appeal?

For a showy splash of color, plant Creeping Phlox, Groundcover Roses, Trailing Verbena, or Sweet Alyssum. These blooming groundcovers brighten up borders, pathways, rock gardens, and containers while attracting pollinators and enhancing visual interest with cascading flowers and rich foliage.

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