Shade-Loving Ground Covers for Attractive Landscaping
While lawn grasses often struggle in the shade, shade loving ground cover plants thrive there. Here are 12 shade-loving ground cover plants.
One thing you need to remember is that shade-loving ground covers are mostly INVASIVE. It will be better to consider how to contain or control them before you plant them in your garden.
Brunnera
It has hairy leaves and sprays of blue flowers. One of the prettiest plants in the shady garden.
Snow-on-the-Mountain
Low-growing plant with white variegated foliage. It also performs well in full sun.
Lady’s Mantle
Also known as Alchemilla. It is a long-lived low-maintenance perennial.
Solomon’s Seal
A classic shade garden plant. It adds an architectural component to garden beds.
Hosta
Ideal for planting beneath shrubs. Extremely hardy and require very little maintenance.
Sweet Woodruff
A good-natured perennial for a shade garden. It spreads rapidly in rich soil with abundant moisture.
Yellow archangel
Popular in ornamental gardens. A fast growing perennial.
Lily of the Valley
Known for its white bell-shaped flowers and unforgettable perfume.
Pachysandra
An excellent evergreen ground cover for shade.
Fern
Adds elegance and grace to shade gardens. A low-maintenance plant.
English Ivy
Used as an elegant green covering. It can spread very quickly.
Periwinkle
A low spreading vine. It has attractive lavender flowers in spring.
