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These steppable groundcovers can be walked on to some degree, see individual product descriptions to learn how much foot traffic they tolerate.


See photographs comparing average sizes of some bare roots and potted plants
Product
Adam's Needle 'Bright Edge' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $563.76 ($7.83 per plant)
Adam's Needle, Spanish Bayonet 'Bright Edge' reaches 36-60" tall, showcasing striking sword-like leaves with a bright edge. It thrives in full sun, adding a dramatic and architectural element to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Adam's Needle 'Color Guard' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $563.76 ($7.83 per plant)
Adam's Needle, Spanish Bayonet 'Color Guard' grows 36-72" tall, featuring bold, sword-like leaves with vibrant yellow and green stripes. It thrives in full sun, providing a dramatic and colorful accent to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 05/19/25.Email when available
Archer's Gold Creeping Thyme {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $107.46 ($5.97 per plant)
A lemon-scented thyme with golden-yellow leaves, turning more green in shade. It blooms with lavender-pink flowers, attracting pollinators. Ideal for rock gardens, it grows 1-3 inches tall and spreads as ground cover. Tolerates foot traffic.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Asiatic Jasmine {3 1/4 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.37 each  |  250 - 999: $5.07 each
(Asian Jasmine, Dwarf Jasmine, Japanese Star Jasmine) Evergreen trailing vine forms a dense mat that carpets or climbs. Great for erosion/weed control. Tolerates harsh urban environment. 6-12" tall.
In stock.
Asiatic Jasmine {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
50 - 249: $1.87 each  |  250 - 999: $1.57 each
(Asian Jasmine, Dwarf Jasmine, Japanese Star Jasmine) Evergreen trailing vine forms a dense mat that carpets or climbs. Great for erosion/weed control. Tolerates harsh urban environment. 6-12" tall.
In stock.
Asiatic Jasmine {2 1/2 in. Pots min 54}
54 - 107: $4.17 each  |  108 - 1025: $3.97 each
(Asian Jasmine, Dwarf Jasmine, Japanese Star Jasmine) Evergreen trailing vine forms a dense mat that carpets or climbs. Great for erosion/weed control. Tolerates harsh urban environment. 6-12" tall.
In stock.
Baltic Ivy {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
On Sale!: $0.97
Discount: 38%
A fast-growing evergreen vine with glossy leaves that are unusually dark green with prominent white veins. Adopts a slight eggplant hue in autumn. Mature height 6-12", can climb 30-40 feet.
In stock.
Baltic Ivy {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in}
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $123.50 ($2.47 per plant)
A fast-growing evergreen vine with glossy leaves that are unusually dark green with prominent white veins. Adopts a slight eggplant hue in autumn. Mature height 6-12", can climb 30-40 feet.
In stock.
Blue Star Creeper {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
(Swamp Isotome) Abundant sky-blue blooms emerge in spring and persist until early fall against a soft green backdrop of foliage. Spreads to form a dense 3" tall mat that can be walked on.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Black Scallop' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Scalloped, leathery burgundy foliage prized for almost black appearance. Deep lilac blooms appear on 8-10" spikes. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Black Scallop' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $103.86 ($5.77 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Scalloped, leathery burgundy foliage prized for almost black appearance. Deep lilac blooms appear on 8-10" spikes. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Black Scallop' {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in}
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $198.50 ($3.97 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Scalloped, leathery burgundy foliage prized for almost black appearance. Deep lilac blooms appear on 8-10" spikes. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Black Scallop' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Scalloped, leathery burgundy foliage prized for almost black appearance. Deep lilac blooms appear on 8-10" spikes. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.97 each  |  250 - 999: $5.67 each
(Ajuga Gaiety, Gaiety Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Glossy variegated purple-bronze leaves up to 3" long, 3-5" tall, with 2" lilac flower spikes in early spring. Spreads rapidly, tolerates foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $96.66 ($5.37 per plant)
(Ajuga Gaiety, Gaiety Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Glossy variegated purple-bronze leaves up to 3" long, 3-5" tall, with 2" lilac flower spikes in early spring. Spreads rapidly, tolerates foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in}
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $198.50 ($3.97 per plant)
(Ajuga Gaiety, Gaiety Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Glossy variegated purple-bronze leaves up to 3" long, 3-5" tall, with 2" lilac flower spikes in early spring. Spreads rapidly, tolerates foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
(Ajuga Gaiety, Gaiety Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Glossy variegated purple-bronze leaves up to 3" long, 3-5" tall, with 2" lilac flower spikes in early spring. Spreads rapidly, tolerates foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.97 each  |  250 - 999: $5.67 each
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb, Burgundy Lace) A stunning trio of mint, ivory, and burgundy/salmon foliage with six-inch indigo blue flower spikes in mid-spring to early-summer. Spreads rapidly. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $96.66 ($5.37 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb, Burgundy Lace) A stunning trio of mint, ivory, and burgundy/salmon foliage with six-inch indigo blue flower spikes in mid-spring to early-summer. Spreads rapidly. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in}
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $198.50 ($3.97 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb, Burgundy Lace) A stunning trio of mint, ivory, and burgundy/salmon foliage with six-inch indigo blue flower spikes in mid-spring to early-summer. Spreads rapidly. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $200.88 ($2.79 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb, Burgundy Lace) A stunning trio of mint, ivory, and burgundy/salmon foliage with six-inch indigo blue flower spikes in mid-spring to early-summer. Spreads rapidly. 3-6" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 05/05/25.Email when available
Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.97 each  |  250 - 999: $5.67 each
(Giant Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Variegated rosettes of rapidly spreading purple-bronze foliage (5-7" tall) with profuse deep blue-purple flowers on spikes up to 8-10" tall in early spring. Light foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $96.66 ($5.37 per plant)
(Giant Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Variegated rosettes of rapidly spreading purple-bronze foliage (5-7" tall) with profuse deep blue-purple flowers on spikes up to 8-10" tall in early spring. Light foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $205.20 ($2.85 per plant)
(Giant Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Variegated rosettes of rapidly spreading purple-bronze foliage (5-7" tall) with profuse deep blue-purple flowers on spikes up to 8-10" tall in early spring. Light foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.97 each  |  250 - 999: $5.57 each
('Valfredda', Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Compact, variegated emerald foliage with rich chocolate and burgundy highlights on a rapidly spreading ground cover with deep blue 2" flower spikes. Light foot traffic. 2-3" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $96.66 ($5.37 per plant)
('Valfredda', Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Compact, variegated emerald foliage with rich chocolate and burgundy highlights on a rapidly spreading ground cover with deep blue 2" flower spikes. Light foot traffic. 2-3" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
('Valfredda', Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Compact, variegated emerald foliage with rich chocolate and burgundy highlights on a rapidly spreading ground cover with deep blue 2" flower spikes. Light foot traffic. 2-3" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Mahogany' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $200.88 ($2.79 per plant)
Bugleweed 'Mahogany' grows 4 to 6 inches tall and thrives in full sun, partial shade, or full shade. Its rich mahogany foliage and delicate blooms add striking color and texture to any garden.
In stock.
Creeping Fig {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.57 each  |  250 - 999: $6.27 each
(Fig Vine, Fig Ivy, Climbing Fig, Creeping Rubber Plant) A beautiful, waxy green-leaved, fast and easily grown evergreen woody vine, beloved in warm climates. Will climb 20 feet or more, mature prostrate height 1/2 to 1 1/2".
In stock.
Dwarf Mondo Grass {3 1/4 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.37 each  |  250 - 999: $5.07 each
(Dwarf Monkey Grass, Dwarf Lilyturf, Kyoto) Great foot-tolerant, no-mow turf substitute choice. A low-growing, dense and lush evergreen ground cover with dark green grass-like clumps of leaf blades that will thrive in sun or shade. 2-3" tall.
In stock.
Dwarf Mondo Grass {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
50 - 249: $1.87 each  |  250 - 999: $1.57 each
(Dwarf Monkey Grass, Dwarf Lilyturf, Kyoto) Great foot-tolerant, no-mow turf substitute choice. A low-growing, dense and lush evergreen ground cover with dark green grass-like clumps of leaf blades that will thrive in sun or shade. 2-3" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 04/14/2025.Email when available
Dwarf Mondo Grass {2 1/4 in. Pots min 54}
54 - 107: $4.17 each  |  108 - 1025: $3.97 each
(Dwarf Monkey Grass, Dwarf Lilyturf, Kyoto) Great foot-tolerant, no-mow turf substitute choice. A low-growing, dense and lush evergreen ground cover with dark green grass-like clumps of leaf blades that will thrive in sun or shade. 2-3" tall.
In stock.
Dwarf Mondo Grass {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $85.86 ($4.77 per plant)
(Dwarf Monkey Grass, Dwarf Lilyturf, Kyoto) Great foot-tolerant, no-mow turf substitute choice. A low-growing, dense and lush evergreen ground cover with dark green grass-like clumps of leaf blades that will thrive in sun or shade. 2-3" tall.
In stock.
Dwarf Mondo Grass {flat of 32 Pots - 2 1/4 in}
1 flat of 32 2.5" pots: $127.04 ($3.97 per plant)
(Dwarf Monkey Grass, Dwarf Lilyturf, Kyoto) Great foot-tolerant, no-mow turf substitute choice. A low-growing, dense and lush evergreen ground cover with dark green grass-like clumps of leaf blades that will thrive in sun or shade. 2-3" tall.
In stock.
Elfin Creeping Thyme {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $7.17 each  |  250 - 999: $6.87 each
(Mother of Thyme) A velvety, fragrant, low-growing groundcover forming a mat ranging in color from moss to sage green, with lovely purple-pink blooms in early to late summer. Tolerates foot traffic.
In stock.
English Ivy {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
On Sale!: $0.97
Discount: 38%
The quintessential, glossy-green ivy. Fast-growing, evergreen vine. Emerald foliage with prominent veins. Perfect covering slopes and climbing structures. Mature height 6-12", can climb 30-40 feet.
In stock.
English Ivy {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $89.46 ($4.97 per plant)
The quintessential, glossy-green ivy. Fast-growing, evergreen vine. Emerald foliage with prominent veins. Perfect covering slopes and climbing structures. Mature height 6-12", can climb 30-40 feet.
In stock.
English Ivy {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in}
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $123.50 ($2.47 per plant)
The quintessential, glossy-green ivy. Fast-growing, evergreen vine. Emerald foliage with prominent veins. Perfect covering slopes and climbing structures. Mature height 6-12", can climb 30-40 feet.
In stock.
Golden Creeping Jenny {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $107.46 ($5.97 per plant)
(Gold Moneywort) Golden yellow in sun and lime-green in shade, this circular foliage is fast and low growing, forms a mat of dense coverage with delicate sunny yellow blooms. 2-4" tall.
In stock.
Golden Creeping Jenny {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
(Gold Moneywort) Golden yellow in sun and lime-green in shade, this circular foliage is fast and low growing, forms a mat of dense coverage with delicate sunny yellow blooms. 2-4" tall.
In stock.
Golden Creeping Jenny {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $199.44 ($2.77 per plant)
(Gold Moneywort) Golden yellow in sun and lime-green in shade, this circular foliage is fast and low growing, forms a mat of dense coverage with delicate sunny yellow blooms. 2-4" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Golden Variegated Sweet Flag {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $10.77 each  |  250 - 999: $10.37 each
('Wogon', Japanese Sweetflag, Japanese Rush, Grassy-leaved Sweetflag) Chartreuse blades of rush-like grass cascade beautifully on this groundcover. Evergreen in southern zones. Lemony flowers give way to ruby berries. 8-12" tall.
In stock.
Golden Variegated Sweet Flag {flat of 12 Pots - quarts}
1 flat of 12 quarts: $179.64 ($14.97 per plant)
('Wogon', Japanese Sweetflag, Japanese Rush, Grassy-leaved Sweetflag) Chartreuse blades of rush-like grass cascade beautifully on this groundcover. Evergreen in southern zones. Lemony flowers give way to ruby berries. 8-12" tall.
In stock.
Golden Variegated Sweet Flag {tray of 38 cells}
1 flat of 38 cells: $226.86 ($5.97 per plant)
('Wogon', Japanese Sweetflag, Japanese Rush, Grassy-leaved Sweetflag) Chartreuse blades of rush-like grass cascade beautifully on this groundcover. Evergreen in southern zones. Lemony flowers give way to ruby berries. 8-12" tall.
In stock.
Golden Variegated Sweet Flag {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $321.84 ($4.47 per plant)
('Wogon', Japanese Sweetflag, Japanese Rush, Grassy-leaved Sweetflag) Chartreuse blades of rush-like grass cascade beautifully on this groundcover. Evergreen in southern zones. Lemony flowers give way to ruby berries. 8-12" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Goldenstar, Green and Gold {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $7.77 each  |  250 - 999: $7.37 each
(Golden Star, Goldenknees) A carpet of jade-green mat-forming groundcover with superb, dense coverage. Sweet star-shaped sunny yellow flowers flood the foliage with color. Mature height 4-6".
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 06/16/2025.Email when available
Greater (Large Leaf) Periwinkle {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
(Big Leaf Periwinkle/Myrtle) Hardy and graceful, this deep evergreen trailing vine is dotted in blue-lilac flowers in early spring. Spreads quickly once established, fairly drought resistant. Mature prostrate height 8-18".
In stock.
Irish Moss {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $200.88 ($2.79 per plant)
Irish Moss is a charming, low-growing plant reaching just 1" in height. It boasts a lush green mat of foliage and adapts well to full sun and partial shade, perfect for adding texture to your garden.
In stock.
John Creech Stonecrop {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
(Two-row Stonecrop, Live Forever) Emerald rosettes of succulent, semi-evergreen leaves creep to form a quick-growing, dense mat of foliage with abundant mauve flowers in mid- to late-summer. 2" tall.
In stock.
Periwinkle 'Bowles' {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in}
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $173.50 ($3.47 per plant)
('La Grave', 'Bowlesii', Myrtle) An glossy, elegant evergreen trailing vine with deep veining and rich lilac flowers that cover the bed in spring. The most intricate emerald Vinca offering dense coverage. 4-6" tall.
In stock.
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