Rapidly Spreading Plants - Displayed by Common Name in Ascending Order
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| Bellflower (Carpathian Harebell) | Campanula carpatica |
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A profusion of cup-shaped, upward-facing, 2 inch wide, vivid blue-violet flowers with lighter centers float above the mound of dark green foliage from late spring... | 5B-North |  |
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8" | 12"-24" | 3-8 | 4" Green | |||||
| Bellflower (Clustered) | Campanula glomerata  |
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Rich violet-blue blooms are borne in dense clusters at the ends of the stems; individual flowers are bell-shaped and upward-facing. A vigorous spreader and good... |  |
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28" | 24"-36" | 3-8 | 4" Green | ||||||
| Brass Buttons | Leptinella squalida |
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Leptinella is a fast growing colorful ground cover that is easy to grow and makes an ideal lawn replacement for small areas. In late spring,... | 10C-North |  |
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2"-4" | 12"-15" | 4 | 8" Green | |||||
| Creeping Charlie | Glechoma hederacea |
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Scalloped leaves with chartreuse tones and minty accents. A vigorous growing foliage plant that is great in combinations and as a groundcover. It will spread... |  |
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3"-6" | 12" | 5-10 | 4˝" White | ||||||
| Dutchman's Pipe | Aristolochia durior |
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A fast-growing vine excellent for screening purposes; it will quickly create a dense screen and shade. The huge 8-10 in. wide, heart-shaped leaves are dark... |  |
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15'-30' | 5'-6' | 4-8 | 10" Green w/ Trellis | ||||||
| Ghost Plant; Mother-of-Pearl | Graptopetalum paraguayense |
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Small, rosette forming succulent has grey leaves with a pinkish cast, lending a unique color contrast when paired with plants of darker hues. Individual leaves... |  |
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5"-6" | 12"-36" | 9-11 | 6" Green | ||||||
| Golden Hops | Humulus lupulus |
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Golden hops is a vigorous, attractive perennial vine that is well suited for use in the home garden. The twining stems quickly cover an arbor... |  |
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6'-20' | 36"-6' | 4-8 | 10" Green w/ Trellis | ||||||
| Grape Hyacinth | Muscari |
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A gardener's favorite, these fragrant flowers resemble upside-down clusters of grapes. Grape hyacinths thrive and increase rapidly in all but dampest and shadiest locations. Use... |  |
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| Ice Plant | Delosperma cooperi |
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For glamorous color where it's hot, sunny, and dry, we suggest this exceptional Denver Botanic Garden introduction. Glowing, bright orange petals flashed with magenta centers... | 6D-South |  |
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2" | 18"-24" | 5-8 | 4˝" White | |||||
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An iridescent sweep of silvery lavender-pink Daisies cools sunny garden hot spots, complementing the brilliant flowers of late spring companions. They love it hot, sunny,... | 6D-South |  |
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2" | 18"-24" | 5-8 | 4˝" White | |||||||
| Iris (Miniature) | Iris reticulata |
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Looking for early bloomers? These fragrant low growing varieties are very early blooming, flowering from February through early April. They multiply rapidly and are excellent... |  |
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4"-8" | 1"-2" | 3-9 | 8" Terra Cotta | ||||||
| Ivy (German) | Senecio mikanioides |
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German Ivy is popular as an annual vine and houseplant. The lush, glossy foliage is similar in appearance to English Ivy and works well as... | 3C-South |  |
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12"-24" | 24"-48" | n/a | 4˝" White | |||||
| Periwinkle; Myrtle | Vinca minor |
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An excellent, weed-smothering, evergreen groundcover with small, solid dark green leaves. From mid to late spring, lovely lavender-blue flowers about the size of a nickle... | 6B-South |  |
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4"-6" | 12"-24" | 4-9 | 4" Green | |||||
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Attractive lavender blue flowers are set off by dark green foliage. Toughness and an ability to grow anywhere has made Vinca one of the most... |  |
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4"-6" | 12"-24" | 4-9 | 4" Green | ||||||||
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Year-round plants bear glossy dark green leaves edged in white. In the spring, and sometimes early summer, large five-petaled pale periwinkle blue flowers appear along... |  |
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4"-6" | 12"-24" | 4-9 | 4" Green | ||||||||
| Petunia (Spreading) | Petunia (Hedgiflora) |
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This All-America Selections and Fleuroselect Quality Mark winner is a great addition to the Tidal Wave™ series. | 2C-South |  |
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16"-22" | 12"-24" | 9-10 | 4˝" White | |||||
| Silver Lace Vine | Polygonum aubertii |
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Extremely fast-growing vine with profuse, fragrant, white flowers in late summer-fall. Great fence and wall cover. Grows 20' or more in a single season. | 12B-South |  |
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20'-30' | n/a | 4 | 10" Green w/ Trellis | |||||
| Snow-in-Summer | Cerastium tomentosum |
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Wooly gray-white foliage covered with satin white flowers. Perfect for ground-cover, foreground or trailing from pots or color bowls. Drought tolerant and excellent in dry,... |  |
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4"-6" | 12"-15" | 3-7 | 4" Green | ||||||
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A very useful groundcover perennial, often grown in dry, sunny areas with poor soil. Plants form a low, fast-spreading mat of silvery-grey leaves, studded with... |  |
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6"-8" | 23"-29" | 3-7 | 4" Green | ||||||||
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A silver-grey carpet of pointed leaves covered liberally in early summer with masses of crisp white silky flowers with an almost luminous quality. Foliage is... | 6C-South |  |
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6" | 24"-36" | 3-7 | 4" Green | |||||||
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An undemanding groundcover for full sun and poor soil. In other words, a dream come true! Highly valued for its woolly gray foliage, 'Snow in... | 4C-South |  |
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4"-6" | 12"-15" | 3-7 | 4˝" White | |||||||
| Spurge (Japanese) | Pachysandra terminalis |
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Pachysandra has long been a favorite groundcover for the shade. 'Green Carpet' is an improved selection over the species, hailed for its compact form and... | 6A-South |  |
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6"-12" | 12"-24" | 5-9 | 4" Green | |||||
| Thyme (Creeping) | Thymus serpyllum |
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Creeping Thyme is a sun-loving herb valued as an ornamental groundcover. This selection forms a very low carpet of fuzzy, dark green leaves which resemble... |  |
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1" | 6" | 3-8 | 4˝" White | ||||||
| Vinca Vine | Vinca major |
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This vinca radiates a stunning effect with its gold center and dark green margin, virtually illuminating the landscape. It is great for lightening up those... |  |
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4"-15" | 18" | 7-11 | 4" Green | ||||||
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Dark green leaves with unevenly variegated yellow-green centers. | 3D-South |  |
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4"-6" | 18"-24" | 7-11 | 4" Green | |||||||
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The quintessential component plant with green and white variegated leaves and pale lavender flowers. | 3D-South |  |
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Dark green leaves with creamy white center and violet spring flowers. | 3D-South |  |
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15"-18" | 15"-18" | 7-11 | 4" Green | |||||||
| Wild Ageratum; Mist Flower | Conoclinium coelestinum (Eupatorium coelestinum) |
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Vigorous perennial bearing fluffy-looking, bluish-purple flowerheads, often occuring in large stands. Resembles the nonnative annual ageratum sold as a bedding plant for flower gardens. That... |  |
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12"-18" | 12"-16" | 6-11 | 6" Green | ||||||
| Yarrow | Achillea millefolium |
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Lucious apple-red and paprika colored flowers with sulphur yellow centers are among the most beautiful of all yarrows. From early to late summer, tall flower... |  |
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24" | 24" | 3-8 | 8" Green | ||||||
Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Cultivar | Description |
Greenhouse Location | Thumb- nail Image |
Flower Color | Foliage Color | Annual/ Perennial | Exposure | Early |
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