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under 6" (Low Growing)

These short/dwarf plants grow less than six inches tall.

See also Lowest Growing (3" or less).


See photographs comparing average sizes of some bare roots and potted plants
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20% off Stunning Phlox Mix: 25 Phlox 'Drummond's Pink', 25 Phlox 'Candy Stripe', 25 Phlox 'Snowflake'
On Sale!: $376.20
Discount: 20%
Save 20% on this collection of pink and white Phlox that integrates perfectly and elegantly, mixed together or planted in adjacent masses. For sun or part sun in zones 3-9.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/27/2025.Email when available
Blue Rug Juniper {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $7.97 each  |  250 - 999: $7.57 each
(Creeping Juniper) A silvery blue carpet of dense foliage that shifts to purplish-bronze in winter, this low-growing, creeping groundcover spreads 4-6 feet to form a low, dense, evergreen mat 4-6" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 11/25/2024.Email when available
Blue Spruce Stonecrop {flat of 12 Pots - quarts}
1 flat of 12 quarts: $95.64 ($7.97 per plant)
(Spruce-leaved Stonecrop, Live Forever) From early to late summer, this dense semi-evergreen stonecrop is blanketed in egg-yolk yellow blossoms. The subtle blue-green foliage is a thick carpet resembling spruce trees. 4-6" tall.
In stock.
Blue Spruce Stonecrop {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in }
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $168.50 ($3.37 per plant)
(Spruce-leaved Stonecrop, Live Forever) From early to late summer, this dense semi-evergreen stonecrop is blanketed in egg-yolk yellow blossoms. The subtle blue-green foliage is a thick carpet resembling spruce trees. 4-6" tall.
In stock.
Blue Spruce Stonecrop {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
(Spruce-leaved Stonecrop, Live Forever) From early to late summer, this dense semi-evergreen stonecrop is blanketed in egg-yolk yellow blossoms. The subtle blue-green foliage is a thick carpet resembling spruce trees. 4-6" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 02/10/25.Email when available
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.
Border Pinks 'Bath's Pink' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $7.77 each  |  250 - 999: $7.47 each
(Cheddar Pinks) Showy, profuse, and fragrant pink blooms with magenta rings cover grassy, late spring to fall. Evergreen, 4-6" tall.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Bath's Pink' {flat of 12 Pots - quarts}
1 flat of 12 quarts: $119.64 ($9.97 per plant)
(Cheddar Pinks) Showy, profuse, and fragrant pink blooms with magenta rings cover grassy, late spring to fall. Evergreen, 4-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Black Scallop' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.97 each  |  250 - 999: $5.67 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: $5.67 each  |  250 - 999: $5.37 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: $173.50 ($3.47 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.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 12/02/24.Email when available
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.67 each  |  250 - 999: $5.37 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.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in }
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $173.50 ($3.47 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.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.67 each  |  250 - 999: $5.37 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: $5.67 each  |  250 - 999: $5.37 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 32 Pots - 2 1/2 in }
1 flat of 32 2.5" pots: $127.04 ($3.97 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 '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.
Creeping Fig {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.97 each  |  250 - 999: $5.67 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.
Creeping Raspberry {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
(Creeping Bramble, Creeping Rubus, Crinkle-leaf Creeper) This hardy, soil-binding, trailing groundcover is an afghan of green in season and a blanket of emerald in fall. The perfect erosion control alternative to traditional ivy. Mature height 2-4".
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 03/03/2025.Email when available
Dragon's Blood Stonecrop {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in }
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $168.50 ($3.37 per plant)
Stonecrop 'Dragon's Blood' is a striking ground cover with succulent leaves that turn crimson in fall. It blooms starry pink flowers in summer. This hardy perennial grows 4=6 inches tall and spreads widely, perfect for rock gardens and borders.
In stock.
Dwarf Mondo Grass {3 1/4 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $4.97 each  |  250 - 999: $4.67 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.
In stock.
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: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 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.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 03/03/2025.Email when available
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 01/06/25.Email when available
Goldenstar, Green and Gold {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 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 03/03/2025.Email when available
Ice Plant {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.97 each  |  250 - 999: $5.67 each
(Cooper's Hardy Ice Plant) Magnificent multitudes of magenta blooms cover this plant from early summer through several frosts. Trailing, succulent sage foliage is evergreen (in southern zones) giving a year-round carpet of color. 3-4" tall.
In stock.
Ice Plant {flat of 12 Pots - quarts}
1 flat of 12 quarts: $95.64 ($7.97 per plant)
(Cooper's Hardy Ice Plant) Magnificent multitudes of magenta blooms cover this plant from early summer through several frosts. Trailing, succulent sage foliage is evergreen (in southern zones) giving a year-round carpet of color. 3-4" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Ice Plant {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $199.44 ($2.77 per plant)
(Cooper's Hardy Ice Plant) Magnificent multitudes of magenta blooms cover this plant from early summer through several frosts. Trailing, succulent sage foliage is evergreen (in southern zones) giving a year-round carpet of color. 3-4" tall.
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.
Phlox 'Blue Emerald' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
Dainty and demure blue-lavender blooms blanket this low-growing evergreen carpet-like creeper in spring, painting slopes in amethyst tones. Excellent in rock gardens, on banks and in flower borders. 4-6" tall.
In stock.
Phlox 'Blue Emerald' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $107.46 ($5.97 per plant)
Dainty and demure blue-lavender blooms blanket this low-growing evergreen carpet-like creeper in spring, painting slopes in amethyst tones. Excellent in rock gardens, on banks and in flower borders. 4-6" tall.
In stock.
Phlox 'Blue Emerald' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $199.44 ($2.77 per plant)
Dainty and demure blue-lavender blooms blanket this low-growing evergreen carpet-like creeper in spring, painting slopes in amethyst tones. Excellent in rock gardens, on banks and in flower borders. 4-6" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 02/10/25.Email when available
Phlox 'Candy Stripe' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
Dainty pink and white blooms blanket this low-growing evergreen carpet-like creeper in spring, painting slopes in pastel tones. Excellent in rock gardens, on banks and in flower borders. 4-6" tall.
In stock.
Phlox 'Candy Stripe' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $107.46 ($5.97 per plant)
Dainty pink and white blooms blanket this low-growing evergreen carpet-like creeper in spring, painting slopes in pastel tones. Excellent in rock gardens, on banks and in flower borders. 4-6" tall.
In stock.
Phlox 'Candy Stripe' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $199.44 ($2.77 per plant)
Dainty pink and white blooms blanket this low-growing evergreen carpet-like creeper in spring, painting slopes in pastel tones. Excellent in rock gardens, on banks and in flower borders. 4-6" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/27/25.Email when available
Phlox 'Drummond's Pink' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $107.46 ($5.97 per plant)
An evergreen, low-growing, cascading carpet-like spreader with a mossy appearance covered in a fusion of fuchsia blooms for 2-4 weeks in late-spring to early summer. Wonderful for erosion control. 4-6" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
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