Groundcover Plant

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Ajuga Taiwanensis

Description Ajuga Taiwanensis is a beautiful groundcover plant that belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Taiwan and is commonly known as Taiwan Bugleweed. This plant is a low-growing perennial that can reach up to 15cm in height and 60cm in width. It has a creeping habit and spreads quickly, making it an excellent groundcover plant.The leaves of…
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Acaena Emittens

Description Acaena Emittens is a unique groundcover plant that is known for its beautiful foliage and tiny flowers. This plant is native to New Zealand and is also commonly found in Australia. It is a low-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 10 cm and a width of up to 50 cm. Its leaves are small, spiky,…
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Acaena Magellanica

Description Acaena Magellanica is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that belongs to the family Rosaceae. It is native to South America and is commonly known as Magellan’s Bidibid, Magellan’s Parsley, or Sticky Burr. This plant is a great groundcover option for gardens, parks, and other landscapes. It is unique and attractive, and its spiny leaves make it a great addition…
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Phlox Subulata Purple Beauty

Description Phlox Subulata Purple Beauty, also known as creeping phlox or moss phlox, is a hardy groundcover plant that produces masses of small, fragrant flowers in shades of purple. This plant is native to North America and is commonly used as a border plant, rock garden plant, or groundcover in sunny areas. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…
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Calyptocarpus

Calyptocarpus is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, Asteraceae. This genus has only one species, Calyptocarpus vialis, commonly known as straggler daisy or horseherb. This plant is native to the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America. It is a low-growing perennial plant that spreads by runners and forms a dense mat of foliage. Calyptocarpus is a…
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Azorella Haastii

Description Azorella Haastii, also known as Haast’s Azorella, is a perennial groundcover plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. Native to New Zealand’s Southern Alps, this plant thrives in harsh alpine environments and can tolerate extreme temperatures and high elevations. It forms dense mats of tiny leaves, which can range in color from green to bronze, and produces small yellow…
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Dichondra

Description Dichondra (Dichondra spp.) is a genus of low-growing, creeping, and trailing plants that are commonly used as groundcovers in lawns, gardens, and landscapes. The name Dichondra comes from the Greek words “di” meaning two and “chondros” meaning grain or seed, referring to the plant’s two-seeded fruit. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Eudicots Order Saxifragales Family…
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Arachis Pintoi

Description Arachis Pintoi, also known as Pinto Peanut, is a low-growing, warm-season perennial legume that is native to South America. It has been introduced to several countries, including the United States, where it is widely used as a groundcover plant. It is a miracle plant because it can help protect soil erosion, provide a natural source of nitrogen, and improve…
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