While it will grow in sun, too, it is less likely to spread rampantly in the shade. Lily turf ( Liriope spp.) The grass-like foliage of lily turf is a nice vertical accent in the shade garden and can even handle the dry shade at the base of trees. Both prefer part sun and moist, well-drained soil, but H. For underplanting, bypass the fancy colored versions in favor of our native Heuchera americana (coral bells) or H. in the top photo) A terrific choice for mixing into part-shade areas, coral bells make a great combination with sedges. Now that’s versatility!Ĭoral bells ( Heuchera spp.
MULCHING CAT MINT PLANTS FULL
Plant it in full sun to light shade it can handle both drought and inundation. While the rounded grass tops out at about 2′, the plumes get taller. Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis shown below ): This native Indiana grass is super in a border or used in mass as a no-mow groundcover. For groundcover use, we’re particularly fond of ‘ Biokovo‘ and its pink-flowered cousin, ‘ Karmina.’ Our faves include ‘ Angelina‘, ‘ Dragon’s Blood,’ ‘ Lidakense,’ and ‘ Aureum.’Ĭranesbill geranium ( Geranium spp.) The hardy geraniums do well in full sun (although not a hot, dry spot) to part shade. You can use an single species or create a tapestry effect by combining them. shown above) The low-growing sedums are ideal in full sun, dry spots. For groundcover use, consider the shorter ones, like ‘ Blue Wonder,’ ‘Purrsian Blue,’ and ‘Limelight’.Ĭreeping sedums ( Sedum spp. Its growth habit is spreading, but it doesn’t actually root those spreading branches, so it’s well-behaved. It’s an ideal companion for roses (hiding their unsightly lower branches) and other garden border plants. Here are some of our favorites add a few to your garden!Ĭatmint ( Nepeta spp.) The ultimate team player, catmint can handle full sun to part shade. As their topgrowth dies and breaks down, it adds humus to the soil, improving fertility, tilth, and the soil’s ability to hold water. They can provide weed control, erosion control, and temperature regulation (by shading the ground). Used correctly, groundcovers can actually do away with the need for mulch. We plant a mix of them them under shrubs and larger perennials, where they hold down weeds and help retain moisture in the soil. We use groundcover alone, as a lawn substitute, as a border plant, or for underplanting. We consider groundcover to be any plant that grows lower than about 18″ and spreads out to fill in. But that’s such a waste! Groundcovers belong in every garden. Most people think of groundcovers as the “substitute” plants: ones that are only used where grass won’t create a lawn.
0 kommentar(er)
