Many flowering ground covers bloom for only a short period during the spring or summer. Consequently, the best examples have nice foliage in addition to flowers, so they look good throughout the growing season. Here are 19 flowering ground covers that can add appeal to any landscape.
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Color Varieties: Pink, red, white, blue, rose, lavender, purpleSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Rich, well-draining
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Color Varieties: White, purpleSun Exposure: Partial shadeSoil Needs: Rich, organic, slightly acidic
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: White, pink, red, lilacSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Gravelly, well-draining, slightly alkaline
USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 10Color Varieties: Purple, pink, yellow, whiteSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Dry, well-draining, neutral pH
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: WhiteSun Exposure: Part shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, loamy, moist, well-draining
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 10Color Varieties: Lavender, whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Average, well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 7Color Varieties: YellowSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Average to sandy, well-draining
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: Blue, lavender, purple, whiteSun Exposure: Part sun to full shadeSoil Needs: Normal, sandy, or clay
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Color Varieties: Pink, purple, red, whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Average, well-draining, neutral to slightly alkaline
USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 7Color Varieties: Pink, whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Moist, loamy, well-draining
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Color Varieties: YellowSun Exposure: Part shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Loamy, well-draining
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Color Varieties: Deep redSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Loamy, sandy, or rocky and well-draining
USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 9Color Varieties: YellowSun Exposure: Part sun to full sunSoil Needs: Clay, loamy, or sandy and well-draining
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 10Color Varieties: Blue, violetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Organic, medium moisture, well-draining
USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 9Color Varieties: WhiteSun Exposure: Part shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, medium moisture, well-draining
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 7Color Varieties: White, blue, pink, purpleSun Exposure: Part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, evenly moist, slightly acidic
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 7Color Varieties: Light purpleSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Poor, well-draining, slightly acidic
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 7Color Varieties: WhiteSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Sandy, dry, well-draining
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 7Color Varieties: Purple, blue, whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Humusy, moist, well-draining