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Slow Growth Rate

These groundcovers generally grow relatively slowly.


See photographs comparing average sizes of some bare roots and potted plants
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Japanese Spurge {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
On Sale!: $0.97
Regularly: $1.87
Thick and glossy jade evergreen foliage actually looks like a flower as it whirls around the stem giving a constant bloom effect. Maintenance-free, grows in just about any soil. Mature height 6-12".
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. ...
In stock.
Lily Turf 'Big Blue' {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
50 - 249: $1.97 each  |  250 - 999: $1.77 each
(Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast.
In stock.
Lily Turf 'Christmas Tree' {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
50 - 249: $2.37 each  |  250 - 999: $2.07 each
(Liriope, Monroe's #2) Famous for unusually lovely, large lavender flower spikes in the shape of a Christmas tree, this lush evergreen groundcover performs well in partial or full shade. 12-15" tall.
In stock.
Shiny Japanese Spurge {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
50 - 249: $2.67 each  |  250 - 999: $2.47 each
(Shiny Leaf Pachysandra) Spectacular, patent-leather looking glossy green foliage dotted in spring and early summer by small white flowers, this thick, lush maintenance-free groundcover grows in most soils. Mature height 6-12".
In stock.
Variegated Japanese Spurge {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
50 - 249: $2.87 each  |  250 - 999: $2.67 each
('Silveredge') Mint and cream variegated evergreen foliage that actually looks like a flower as it whirls around the stem. Maintenance-free, grows in just about any soil. Mature height 6-12".
In stock.
Christmas Fern {Bare Root Plants, min 25}
On Sale!: $2.97
Regularly: $5.47
The quintessential fern, vibrant evergreen fronds are leathery and divided with holly-like leaflets. Excellent for erosion control, borders, edging and along foundations or walls. 12-24" tall.
In stock.
Cinnamon Fern {Bare Root Plants, min 25}
On Sale!: $3.97
Regularly: $8.37
Splendid peridot green with fronds that shift from yellow to bronze-cinnamon, this hardy, highly versatile, moisture loving fern is famous for the spicy colors of her fronds. Mature height 30-60".
In stock.
Lily Turf 'Monroe White' {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
50 - 249: $3.97 each  |  250 - 999: $3.67 each
(Liriope, Monroe's #1) Dense, clusters of rare and splendid pearlesque blooms form on flower spikes followed by ebony berries amidst wide blades of deep emerald foliage. 12-16" tall.
In stock.
Royal Fern {Bare Root Plants, min 25}
On Sale!: $3.97
Regularly: $6.97
(Flowering Fern) The most spectacular North American fern with a large size and distinctly different sterile and fertile parts that offer vivid green and rusty citrine colors. Highly sought after for landscaping. 24"-60" tall.
In stock.
Lily Turf 'Big Blue' {2 1/2 in. Pots min 54}
54 - 107: $4.17 each  |  108 - 1025: $3.97 each
(Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast.
In stock.
Christmas Fern {Bare Root Plants, min 10}
On Sale!: $4.47
Regularly: $6.47
The quintessential fern, vibrant evergreen fronds are leathery and divided with holly-like leaflets. Excellent for erosion control, borders, edging and along foundations or walls. 12-24" tall.
In stock.
Cinnamon Fern {Bare Root Plants, min 10}
On Sale!: $4.47
Regularly: $8.97
Splendid peridot green with fronds that shift from yellow to bronze-cinnamon, this hardy, highly versatile, moisture loving fern is famous for the spicy colors of her fronds. Mature height 30-60".
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. ...
In stock.
Lily Turf 'Big Blue' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $4.97 each  |  250 - 999: $4.67 each
(Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast.
In stock.
Lily Turf 'Monroe White' {Bare Root Plants, min 25}
25 - 49: $5.67 each  |  50 - 249: $4.87 each
(Liriope, Monroe's #1) Dense, clusters of rare and splendid pearlesque blooms form on flower spikes followed by ebony berries amidst wide blades of deep emerald foliage. 12-16" tall.
In stock.
Royal Fern {Bare Root Plants, min 10}
On Sale!: $5.97
Regularly: $7.97
(Flowering Fern) The most spectacular North American fern with a large size and distinctly different sterile and fertile parts that offer vivid green and rusty citrine colors. Highly sought after for landscaping. 24"-60" tall.
In stock.
Candytuft 'Snow Cone' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
Stunning evergreen foliage is blanketed by pure white blooms (up to 2 inches across) in spring and sporadically throughout summer. Low maintenance, dense coverage in poor soil with little watering. 6-12" tall.
In stock.
Coral Bells 'Palace Purple' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
(Coralbells, Alumroot) An evergreen that makes a statement with clumps (typically 12" tall) of deep mahogany leaves with purple-red tops and and beet-red undersides. Elegant creamy bell-shaped flower spikes in spring.
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.
In stock.
Lily Turf 'Monroe White' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $7.77 each  |  250 - 999: $7.47 each
(Liriope, Monroe's #1) Dense, clusters of rare and splendid pearlesque blooms form on flower spikes followed by ebony berries amidst wide blades of deep emerald foliage. 12-16" tall.
In stock.
Japanese Shield Fern {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $8.37 each  |  250 - 999: $7.97 each
(Japanese Wood Fern, Autumn Fern) Fronds emerge a bold copper-burgundy, later turning green giving a vivid variety of color. Evergreen in mild climates, this dwarf fern is excellent for borders and mass plantings. 18-24" tall.
In stock.
Southern Shield Fern {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $8.37 each  |  250 - 999: $8.07 each
(Southern Wood Fern, Florida Shield Fern) The tall, upright growth habit and shiny/leathery dark green fronds make a striking specimen. Evergreen in southern climates, the fronds are 30-48" tall and 12" wide.
In stock.
Christmas Fern {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $8.97 each  |  250 - 999: $8.67 each
The quintessential fern, vibrant evergreen fronds are leathery and divided with holly-like leaflets. Excellent for erosion control, borders, edging and along foundations or walls. 12-24" tall.
In stock.
Golden Variegated Sweet Flag {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $9.97 each  |  250 - 999: $9.67 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.
Blue Sedge {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $10.97 each  |  250 - 999: $10.27 each
A striking silver-blue Carnation-like mounding grass that undulates in the breeze. 6-10" tall.
In stock.
Sedge 'Ice Dance' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $10.97 each  |  250 - 999: $10.27 each
(Japanese Variegated Sedge, Frosted Sedge, Rush) An evergreen dense, spreading sedge with icey-white variegated edges and peridot centers that boldly brightens woodland/shaded areas even in winter. 12-15" tall.
In stock.
Appalachian Sedge {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $11.97 each  |  250 - 999: $11.37 each
A graceful mounding grass that swirls in a stunning look of motion. 6-8" tall.
In stock.
Everillo Sedge {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $12.97 each  |  250 - 999: $12.37 each
Add a striking addition of vibrant color and motion to your garden as it bends and sways with the breeze. Bring brightness to your shady areas 10-16" tall.
In stock.
Sedge 'Evergold' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $12.97 each  |  250 - 999: $12.37 each
(Golden Japanese Variegated Sedge, Evergreen Striped Weeping Sedge, Oshima kan suge, Golden Japanese Variegated Rush) Fountains of slim, weeping, arched leaves with broad ivory stripes adorn this unique and prized clump-forming grass....
In stock.
Black Mondo Grass {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $18.57 each  |  250 - 999: $18.27 each
(Black Dragon, Ebony Knight) Stylish, statement-making evergreen carpets the ground in deep ebony leaves with lavender flowers in summer. Splendid in rock gardens, border edging, highlighting and contrasting. Mature height 6-10"
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. ...
In stock.
Japanese Spurge {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $85.86 ($4.77 per plant)
Thick and glossy jade evergreen foliage actually looks like a flower as it whirls around the stem giving a constant bloom effect. Maintenance-free, grows in just about any soil. Mature height 6-12".
In stock.
Lily Turf 'Big Blue' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $85.86 ($4.77 per plant)
(Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast.
In stock.
Silver-Veined Wintercreeper {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $89.46 ($4.97 per plant)
Silver-Veined Wintercreeper is a climbing evergreen with distinctive dark green leaves featuring silvery veins. It reaches up to 6 feet tall. Ideal for adding vertical interest or as a ground cover in shaded gardens.
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. ...
In stock.
Lily Turf 'Big Blue' {flat of 32 Pots - 2 1/2 in }
1 flat of 32 2.5" pots: $127.04 ($3.97 per plant)
(Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast.
In stock.
Lily Turf 'Monroe White' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $139.86 ($7.77 per plant)
(Liriope, Monroe's #1) Dense, clusters of rare and splendid pearlesque blooms form on flower spikes followed by ebony berries amidst wide blades of deep emerald foliage. 12-16" tall.
In stock.
Sedge 'Evergold' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $179.46 ($9.97 per plant)
(Golden Japanese Variegated Sedge, Evergreen Striped Weeping Sedge, Oshima kan suge, Golden Japanese Variegated Rush) Fountains of slim, weeping, arched leaves with broad ivory stripes adorn this unique and prized clump-forming grass....
In stock.
Sedge 'Ice Dance' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $179.46 ($9.97 per plant)
(Japanese Variegated Sedge, Frosted Sedge, Rush) An evergreen dense, spreading sedge with icey-white variegated edges and peridot centers that boldly brightens woodland/shaded areas even in winter. 12-15" tall.
In stock.
Sedge 'Ice Dance' {tray of 38 cells}
1 flat of 38 cells: $188.86 ($4.97 per plant)
(Japanese Variegated Sedge, Frosted Sedge, Rush) An evergreen dense, spreading sedge with icey-white variegated edges and peridot centers that boldly brightens woodland/shaded areas even in winter. 12-15" tall.
In stock.
Variegated Japanese Sweet Flag {tray of 38 cells}
1 flat of 38 cells: $188.86 ($4.97 per plant)
(Variegated Japanese Sweetflag, Rush) Vibrant, variegated green and white striped leaves cascade from 6-12" clumps. Evergreen in southern zones. Lemony flowers give way to ruby berries. 6-12" tall.
In stock.
Coral Bells 'Palace Purple' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $199.44 ($2.77 per plant)
(Coralbells, Alumroot) An evergreen that makes a statement with clumps (typically 12" tall) of deep mahogany leaves with purple-red tops and and beet-red undersides. Elegant creamy bell-shaped flower spikes in spring.
In stock.
Sedge 'Evergold' {tray of 50 cells}
1 flat of 50 cells: $273.50 ($5.47 per plant)
(Golden Japanese Variegated Sedge, Evergreen Striped Weeping Sedge, Oshima kan suge, Golden Japanese Variegated Rush) Fountains of slim, weeping, arched leaves with broad ivory stripes adorn this unique and prized clump-forming grass....
In stock.
Variegated Japanese Sweet Flag {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $285.84 ($3.97 per plant)
(Variegated Japanese Sweetflag, Rush) Vibrant, variegated green and white striped leaves cascade from 6-12" clumps. Evergreen in southern zones. Lemony flowers give way to ruby berries. 6-12" tall.
In stock.
Black Mondo Grass {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $249.97 ($13.89 per plant)
(Black Dragon, Ebony Knight) Stylish, statement-making evergreen carpets the ground in deep ebony leaves with lavender flowers in summer. Splendid in rock gardens, border edging, highlighting and contrasting. Mature height 6-10"
In stock.
Japanese Spurge {2 1/2 in. Pots min 54}
54 - 107: $3.97 each  |  108 - 1025: $3.67 each
Thick and glossy jade evergreen foliage actually looks like a flower as it whirls around the stem giving a constant bloom effect. Maintenance-free, grows in just about any soil. Mature height 6-12".
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 05/20/2024.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. ...
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 05/20/2024.Email when available
Shiny Japanese Spurge {2 1/2 in. Pots min 54}
54 - 107: $4.47 each  |  108 - 1025: $4.17 each
(Shiny Leaf Pachysandra) Spectacular, patent-leather looking glossy green foliage dotted in spring and early summer by small white flowers, this thick, lush maintenance-free groundcover grows in most soils. Mature height 6-12".
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 05/20/2024.Email when available
Japanese Spurge {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $4.97 each  |  250 - 999: $4.67 each
Thick and glossy jade evergreen foliage actually looks like a flower as it whirls around the stem giving a constant bloom effect. Maintenance-free, grows in just about any soil. Mature height 6-12".
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 05/20/2024.Email when available
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