Groundcover plants used in a low-maintenance California landscape garden

Groundcovers

Low-growing, space-saving plants that suppress weeds, reduce maintenance, and create a finished landscape look.

Transform bare spaces into beautiful, cohesive landscapes with our selection of ground cover plants. From colorful blooms to lush foliage and spreading greenery, find versatile options to add texture, soften garden edges, and create a fuller, more inviting outdoor space.

Clumping Ground Covers
Elijah Blue Common Blue Fescue

Clumping Ground Covers

Creeping & Spreading Ground Covers
Beach Strawberry

Creeping & Spreading Ground Covers

Evergreen Ground Covers
Evergreen Ground Covers

Evergreen Ground Covers

Flowering Ground Covers
Flowering Ground Covers

Flowering Ground Covers

Groundcover Roses
ground cover roses in full bloom landscape planting

Groundcover Roses

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    Aureola Japanese Forest Grass

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    Atlas Fescue, Maire's Fescue

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    Lime Tight Mat Rush

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    Miner's Gold Mat Rush

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    Rozanne Cranesbill

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    Lemon Thyme

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    Helene von Stein Lamb's Ear

  • Six Hills Giant Catmint

    Six Hills Giant Catmint

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    Blue Fan Fan Flower

  • Point Reyes Bearberry

    Point Reyes Bearberry

  • Walker's Low Catmint

    Walker's Low Catmint

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    Lime Thymus

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    Irish Moss

  • Golden Variegated Japanese Sweet Flag

    Golden Variegated Japanese Sweet Flag

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    Japanese Spurge

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    Kramer's Rote Heather

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    Blue Angel Plantam Lily

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    Lemon Button Fern

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    Big Leaf Periwinkle

  • English Ivy

    English Ivy

  • Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

    Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

  • Mauve Creeping Thyme

    Mauve Creeping Thyme

Frequently asked questions

What are groundcovers used for?
Groundcovers are used to cover bare soil, reduce weeds, control erosion, and create a clean, finished look in garden beds and landscapes.

Are groundcovers suitable for Bay Area climates?
Yes. Many groundcovers thrive in the Bay Area’s mild Mediterranean climate, especially drought-tolerant and evergreen varieties.

Do groundcovers require a lot of maintenance?
Most groundcovers are low-maintenance once established, requiring minimal watering and pruning compared to lawns.

Can groundcovers grow in shade?
Yes. Many groundcovers perform well in partial to full shade, making them ideal under trees or along north-facing areas.

Does Victory Nursery offer planting or landscape services?
Yes. Victory Nursery provides delivery, planting, and garden design services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.