Groundcovers can be difficult to find if they don’t grow in shades, but these ones will do just fine! They’re all attractive and require very little care!
Below are some of the best ground covers for shade gardens. Groundcovers can be difficult to find if they don’t grow in shades, but these ones will do just fine!
They’re all attractive and require very little care which makes them perfect for any gardener no matter their skill level or time constraints (or even age!).
These plants also won’t need direct sunlight because most can survive with indirect light instead-just what you want during a hot summer day when it’s hard enough to keep up with your garden chores as is.
So go ahead and discover these amazing shady ground cover flowers that work perfectly anywhere from flower beds near walkways down into corners where few other types could thrive on their own.
1. Blue Lily Turf
If you are looking for a little something to liven up your shady space and give it some personality, then the Lily Turf is just what you need.
With purple flowers that only grow as tall as 12 inches in height, this plant makes an excellent choice to decorate any path or shaded area of your yard- simply pop them right into the ground!
2. Spotted Dead-nettle
For those who love the color green, this is an ideal plant to cover shady areas in your garden.
This evergreen groundcover will give any space a dazzling effect with its various flower colors like pink, white and purple that it produces.
3. Common Periwinkle
This stunning ground cover will thrive in any type of soil, making it easy to grow.
It’s also invasive and requires control so get your hands on this one fast before you regret not planting sooner!
4. Creeping Saxifrage
This ground cover will turn your garden into a beautiful carpet of lush, round leaves with red edges.
The silver-veined foliage and white flowers create an asymmetrical view that is sure to draw attention from all over the yard!
5. Wild Ginger
Another great quality ground cover for all types of soils and areas.
This plant is short, reaching a maximum height of 2-4 inches with green heavy foliage that thrives in shades or sunlight.
6. Impatiens
With their ability to grow fast and spread in large spaces, you only need a few plants of these beauties!
Their dark green leaves will cover your shady ground with color as soon as they start flowering. Leave 10 inches between each plant for the best coverage.
7. Variegated Ground Ivy
Variegated Ground Ivy is a plant that will grow in all sorts of different areas, including indoors. It’s often used to help clean up debris or as ground cover.
8. Creeping Jenny
Evergreens are a terrific choice to cover shady ground. Creeping Jenny is another example of the beautiful natural carpets that provide you with an alternative option when deciding on landscaping for your home or business location.
9. Blue Star Creeper
The purple flower herb is a stunning addition to any garden. They are easy-to-care for plants that provide an aesthetic and aromatic touch as they grow in the sunny spaces of your yard or balcony.
10. Hosta
Hosta is the perfect choice for gardeners looking to add a manicured touch of elegance.
While hostas come in many colors, they all share their beloved shade-loving qualities that make them one of the most popular ground cover plants available!
11. Bunchberry
Bunch berry has a variety of unique and beautiful qualities. It is one of the most interesting dogwoods because it only grows to be about 9 inches, making for an excellent ground cover in any garden.
12. Carpet Box
Japanese people have a love for all things natural and these plants are perfect. There is an evergreen variety of this plant that grows up to 5 different heights, so you can pick the best one based on your preference!
13. Yellow Archangel
The yellow Archangel will quickly cover any ground in your garden. With a height of 12 inches, this shade-loving plant is one of the fastest growing Shade Ground Covers currently on the market.
It has silver green leaves that are wide and can reach 18 to 24 inches long if given room enough to grow!
14. Christmas Ferns
If you want to have a garden that is the envy of all your friends, then grow this plant in thick masses and it will be an impressive natural sight. This ground cover grows up to 2 feet from roots made for walking on top of them without damaging the plants!
15. Mint
Filling up your backyard with mosquito-repelling plants? One of the most effective for keeping mosquitoes away Mint, which grows to a maximum height of 2 inches.
It’s short and able to grow aggressively underfoot without taking over more than its share!
16. Wandering Jew
Wandering Jew is a plant that will grow for you as long as you’re willing to keep trimming it and binding its growth back in place.
Otherwise, the Wandering Jew will overtake more than what was intended. Besides this use of the Wanderin’ Jay, there’s not much else needed to create an instant groundcover!
17. Barrenwort
Bishop’s hat ground cover is a lot like the rose queen because they both enjoy shade.
The other varieties will need partial sun exposure, and we recommend planting them around your porch or patio where you’ll be able to sit in comfort without getting too warm on those hot summer days!
18. Bugleweed
Bugleweed is the perfect purple carpet weed for any space at your garden, no matter if it receives sunlight or not. This short and attractive plant will fill in cracks of color to create a beautiful sight!
19. Golden Star Grass
Brighten up your garden with this grass. You will be amazed by its green foliage and graceful white flowers, which can add some elegance to any path in a park you see them on.
20. Purple Heart
Purple Heart as an astonishing ground cover that will add a lot of beauty to any shady space in your garden. Best of all, you can grow this plant in sunlight too. One of its common uses is to cover barriers and fences.
These are great plants for any yard. Ground cover can be tricky to find, and sometimes the perfect plant is not in your backyard or nearby garden center. These decorative shade loving ground covers require low care and will grow anywhere – even if you live far away from other vegetation!
