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GROUND COVER: Sedum ternatum (Wild Stonecrop)
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic)
This lovely ground cover, the most widespread native member of the Sedum family in eastern North America, favors rocky banks, cliffs, and woods. Its tiny white star-like flowers with five pointed petals rise in showy clusters above succulent foliage in the spring.
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GROUND COVER: Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple)
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
This native ground cover spreads to carpet the floor of mixed deciduous forests from Canada to Florida. Its showy white flowers emerge from two- leaved plants in early spring, but can be hidden by the umbrella-like leaves. Its edible fruit, the mayapple, can be used for preserves and jellies. Continue reading
PERENNIAL/GROUND COVER: Phlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox)
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
This lovely wildflower is native to rich forests and fields in portions of the Mid-Atlantic Region including NoVA (except Prince William County). As the species name divaricata suggests, this shade-loving phlox has a spreading habit, making it a good woodland ground cover. Continue reading
GROUND COVER: Iris cristata (Dwarf Crested Iris)
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Indigenous mostly to southern Virginia, this diminutive iris is also native to Fairfax and Prince William counties as well as seven counties in Pennsylvania and Maryland and in the District of Columbia. Its colorful blooms and easy culture make it a valuable addition to a woodland garden. Spring flowers in various shades of purple form a lovely carpet. Continue reading
GROUND COVER: Packera aurea (Golden Ragwort)
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Earlier classified as Senecio aureus, this native wildflower grows in moist
fields and woods throughout much of the eastern half of North America
and as far west as Texas. Golden flowers bloom for about three weeks and
after they have faded, shiny basal foliage serves as a pretty ground cover. Continue reading
GROUND COVER: Pachysandra procumbens
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Why plant English Ivy, Vinca, or Liriope when you can enjoy this southern, semi-evergreen gem? Fragrant white flower spikes in spring, later become camouflaged by a new flush of gorgeous, crisp green foliage. Leaves have a scalloped margin and take on an attractive mottling. Continue reading
