The blooms are tiny pink or purple blossoms that you can see in June and July.
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The plant will grow best in an area where it gets full sun and in soil that drains well. It is an herb that releases a wonderful smelling minty aroma, and it will only grow to be about three inches.
Creeping ThymeĬreeping thyme is a woody perennial that is hardy in zones four to eight. READ ALSO: 11 Perfect Vermont Perennials (Plus Growing Tips) 4. It also will grow well in full shade in zones four to eight. This is a plant that likes to grow in moist conditions, but it still needs to have well-drained soil so that the roots do not rot. This is a very fragrant perennial that has tiny, star-like bloom that you can see during May and June. This plant grows in USDA zones five to nine.
With well-drained soil and full sun, you can expect the plant to create bright blooms that are orange, pink, red, yellow, and white in color. Sun RoseĪlso known as helianthemum, this is a plant that will grow to a height that is less than a foot tall. In general, the plant will remain between three and eight inches, and it can grow easily in zones two through 11. It will grow well in poor soil and full sun. When the plant blooms, the yellow, pink, red, orange, and white are rather stunning to look at. This plant creates a ground cover that resembles the needles of an evergreen tree.
You could grow grass in those areas, but to help create a fuller garden atmosphere, it is an even better idea to cover these areas with a ground cover perennial that will be able to grow in your hardiness zone all year long.Īfter searching for quite a while to find different ground covers that could work for my space, I decided to make a list of 15 of the best option that I found. If you have a garden space that is anything like mine, it is likely that you have some space that has harder soil that is difficult to incorporate into your garden.