What is a good ground cover that blooms all summer?

Our Favorite Flowering Ground Covers

• Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans)
• Canadian anemone (Anemone canadensis)
• Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)
• Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata)
• Creeping Thyme (Thymus serphyllum)
• Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum)
• Hosta (Hosta sieboldiana)
• Horned Violet (Viola cornuta)

Which ground cover blooms the longest?

But the deep blue racemes double the plant’s height from late spring to midsummer. A single shearing or regular deadheading encourages reblooming into fall. Of all the veronicas, ‘Goodness Grows’ is the best ground cover because it’s one of the lowest-growing, longest-blooming, and most reliable cultivars.

What ground cover does well in sun?

Ajuga. Ajuga (Ajuga reptans) is a versatile type of ground covering perennial plant that thrives just as well in the sun as it does in partial shade. This fast sprawling plant provides dense ground cover in any part of your garden.

What is a purple ground cover?

Woody ground covers form woody stems and are either evergreen or deciduous. The purple wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei “Coloratus”), hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, is green throughout spring and summer, but its evergreen foliage turns a brilliant reddish-purple during the fall and winter months.

Does periwinkle grow in full sun?

Periwinkle prefers shade but will grow well in full sun. The foliage color is richer green in partial shade, but more flowers are produced in the sun. Rooted cuttings or established plants are normally spaced from 12 to 18 inches apart.

Can Vinca tolerate full sun?

Since annual vincas are native to Madagascar, they need the summer heat to thrive. Full sun is best, but they can take part shade if there’s good air circulation. If an area is too stuffy, the plant can develop fungal problems. Vinca can also stand up to drought.

Will ground cover choke out perennials?

Once established, ground covers control soil erosion and form an attractive foliage blanket across your yard. These low-lying plants do not choke out other species, but they can hinder their growth with proper maintenance, especially during establishment.

How long does creeping phlox stay in bloom?

3-4 weeks
Blooming profusely for 3-4 weeks in mid to late spring, Creeping Phlox boasts bright, fragrant flowers in shades of blue-purple, pink, red or white. Each flower is adorned with five, flat, petal-like, rounded lobes that are distinctively notched. Mat-forming, Phlox subulata grows only 4-6 in.

Is Bugleweed a good ground cover?

Special notes: Bugleweed is an excellent low-growing, evergreen groundcover. It spreads by underground runners (or stolons) that form a dense mat of foliage. It is not tolerant of heavy foot traffic. Bugleweed attracts wildlife, including bees.