Best choice (and where to buy) groudcover?

kyassassin · 04-13-2009, 03:37 PM

Looking for some ideas or suggestions for types of ground cover. I am open to internet nurseries as well.

Ground cover for a rock garden. Full sun.

gma2rjc · 04-13-2009, 04:19 PM

What part of the country do you live in? Or if you know what zone you're in, that would help.

kyassassin · 04-13-2009, 07:08 PM

Zone 6, Kentucky

kyassassin · 04-15-2009, 06:37 PM

Can anyone offer any advice on this?

Scuba_Dave · 04-15-2009, 07:02 PM

What type of groundcover??
Bark nuggets, mulch, stone, or plants - how high?

I just use phlox
Until it grows in & covers the area I add mulch
Pink white or purple flowers

gma2rjc · 04-15-2009, 07:38 PM

A few to try:

Moss Sedum (can spread aggressively)
Ajuga ("Chocolate Chip") (doesn't dry-out as easily in summer)
Golden Creeping Jenny (invasive but pretty)
Stokes Aster
Creeping Thyme

Just found this website with a huge list of ground cover plants. You'll have a lot to choose from.

http://www.finegardening.com/PlantGu...88=65536&264=4

if the link doesn't work, go to finegardening.com

Hope this helps.