Groundcovers
Low-growing plants that spread to cover bare soil, reduce erosion, and suppress weeds. Browse 22 entries in our identification guide.
*Can be invasive under the right conditons
Hugs the ground but spreads 4’ or more.
Identify *Can be invasive under the right conditons (Hugs the ground but spreads 4’ or more.) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Bugleweed
Ajuga reptans
Identify Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Cast-iron plant
Aspidistra elatior
Identify Cast-iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Clump Liriope
Liriope muscari
Identify Clump Liriope (Liriope muscari) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Confused with Liriope
Ophiopogon japonicus
Identify Confused with Liriope (Ophiopogon japonicus) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
English Ivy
Hedera helix
Identify English Ivy (Hedera helix) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Evergreen
Wild ginger Asarum sp.
Identify Evergreen (Wild ginger Asarum sp.) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Evergreen
Pachysandra terminalis
Identify Evergreen (Pachysandra terminalis) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Evergreen
Thymus serpyllum
Identify Evergreen (Thymus serpyllum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Evergreen Candytuft Iberis sempervirens
Leaves alternate
Identify Evergreen Candytuft Iberis sempervirens (Leaves alternate) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
GIW Portal
Groundcovers for shade
Identify GIW Portal (Groundcovers for shade) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Herbaceous Perennial
Aspidistra elatior
Identify Herbaceous Perennial (Aspidistra elatior) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Herbaceous Perennial
Red epimedium, Red barrenwort Epimedium x rubrum
Identify Herbaceous Perennial (Red epimedium, Red barrenwort Epimedium x rubrum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Himalayan Sarcococca Sarcocca hookeriana var. humilis
Prefers moist well-drained soil
Identify Himalayan Sarcococca Sarcocca hookeriana var. humilis (Prefers moist well-drained soil) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Japanese Pachysandra
Pachysandra terminalis
Identify Japanese Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Lenten Rose Helleborus sp
Do well in a slightly sheltered area.
Identify Lenten Rose Helleborus sp (Do well in a slightly sheltered area.) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Mondograss
Ophiopogon japonicus
Identify Mondograss (Ophiopogon japonicus) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Periwinkle
Vinca minor
Identify Periwinkle (Vinca minor) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Photos
Rubus pentalobus
Identify Photos (Rubus pentalobus) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Photos: OSU
White, pink, or lavender blooms in early spring.
Identify Photos: OSU (White, pink, or lavender blooms in early spring.) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Spotted Dead Nettle Lamium maculatum
Grows in a range of soils.
Identify Spotted Dead Nettle Lamium maculatum (Grows in a range of soils.) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Wintercreeper Euonymus fortunei
Herbaceous perennial
Identify Wintercreeper Euonymus fortunei (Herbaceous perennial) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
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