While old-fashioned ground covers such as pachysandra and English ivy are common, why not think outside the box with a prettier alternative that is just as hardy and tough? Flowering ground covers provide all of the above mentioned benefits, along with added color from their blooms. Even when not in flower, many are evergreen and provide interest year-round.
Growing Ground Cover Flowers
Here’s a short list of 10 of our favorite flowering ground covers (plus one additional honorable mention) for you to consider: Honorable mention: Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) This member of the Dogwood family is best grown in colder regions in a shady, woodland setting. The deeply veined rich green leaves are accented by showy white Dogwood-type flowers in late spring. Bunchberry is a good choice to edge a shady garden, for naturalized areas or to plant beneath evergreen or deciduous shrubs and trees.
