Most groundcover plants cannot tolerate planting under or near black walnut (Juglans nigra), and to some extent English walnut (J. regia), butternut (J. cinerea), shagbark hickory (Carya ovata), and pecan (Carya illinionensis).
The plants below have shown reasonable resistance to the toxin present around those trees.
 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 ... In stock. |
 Kewensis Wintercreeper {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in }1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $98.46 ($5.47 per plant) Wintercreeper 'Kewensis' is a versatile ground cover and climber with tiny, dense evergreen leaves. It spreads widely, 3-6" tall. Perfect for covering ground or vertical spaces in gardens. In stock. |
 Variegated Greater (Large Leaf) Periwinkle {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in }1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $102.06 ($5.67 per plant) (Big Leaf Periwinkle/Myrtle) Hardy, elegant evergreen trailing vine with variegated glossy white margined leaves. Blue-lilac flowers emerge in early spring and persist sparsely through summer and fall. 8-18" 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. |
 Lily Turf 'Royal Purple' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $103.86 ($5.77 per plant) (Liriope) Regal emerald blades of evergreen foliage arch gracefully with amethyst flower spikes. Elegant specimen for border/edge plantings. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
 Lily Turf 'Variegated' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $103.86 ($5.77 per plant) (Liriope) Profuse lilac clusters of blooms on a handsome, evergreen clump-forming groundcover with vibrant white to creamy yellow and green variegated foliage that arches gracefully. 12-16" tall. In stock. |
 Creeping St. John's Wort {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in }1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $103.86 ($5.77 per plant) (Aaron's Beard, Jerusalem Star) Beautiful, low maintenance semi-evergreen plant with showy canary yellow blossoms that spread rapidly, creating a sunny blanket of color. 3" flowers, 12-18" tall. In stock. |
 Periwinkle 'Alba' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in }1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $107.46 ($5.97 per plant) (White/Alba Periwinkle/Myrtle) A hardy, elegant, garden-staple,evergreen trailing vine dotted in profuse large showy white flowers April - June (blooming sporadically through frost). Superb color full/part shade, 4-6" tall. In stock. |
 Periwinkle 'Bowles' ('La Grave') {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $107.46 ($5.97 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. |
 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 'Scarlet Flame' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in }1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $107.46 ($5.97 per plant) Phlox 'Scarlet Flame' boasts vibrant scarlet flowers atop evergreen mats of foliage. This perennial thrives in full sun, flowering profusely in spring. It’s perfect for rock gardens and borders, growing up to 6 inches tall and ... In stock. |
 Phlox 'Snowflake' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in }1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $107.46 ($5.97 per plant) Dainty star-shaped snow-white blooms blanket this low-growing evergreen carpet-like creeper in spring, painting slopes in clouds of white. Excellent in rock gardens, on banks and in flower borders. 4-6" tall. In stock. |
 Variegated Creeping Lily Turf {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $99.97 ($5.55 per plant) (Liriope) Wispy silver and ivory banded blades of grass-like foliage form a broad, dense cream and green carpet with cloudlike clusters of light lavender blooms. 10-15" tall. In stock. |
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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 ... 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. |
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Variegated Greater (Large Leaf) Periwinkle {flat of 32 Pots - 2 1/2 in } 1 flat of 32 2.5" pots: $133.44 ($4.17 per plant) (Big Leaf Periwinkle/Myrtle) Hardy, elegant evergreen trailing vine with variegated glossy white margined leaves. Blue-lilac flowers emerge in early spring and persist sparsely through summer and fall. 8-18" tall. 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. |
 Angelina Stonecrop {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in }1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $148.50 ($2.97 per plant) (Live Forever) Gorgeous golden globes of sunny needle-like semi-evergreen foliage that quickly spreads in citrusy mounds. Terrific for sunny areas with poor dry soil. 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: $148.50 ($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. In stock. |
 Dragon's Blood Stonecrop {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in }1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $148.50 ($2.97 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 ... In stock. |
 Purple Wintercreeper {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in }1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $148.50 ($2.97 per plant) Incredible emerald (spring, summer) evergreen trailing vine that turns burgundy in fall. Rapid spreading, it tolerates most conditions, including poor soils and drought. Mature height 6-12". In stock. |
 Periwinkle 'Traditional' {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in }1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $163.50 ($3.27 per plant) (Common/Creeping Periwinkle/Myrtle) True garden standard. Evergreen trailing vine with glossy emerald leaves forming thick coverage and profuse perwinkle flowers in spring, with occasional blooms to frost. 4-6" tall. 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 ... In stock. |
 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. |
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Periwinkle 'Bowles' ('La Grave') {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. |
 20% off: False Spirea (Astilbe) Mix, 10 Red, 10 White, & 10 Pink (bare roots) On Sale!: $179.28 Regularly: $224.10 Save 20% on this package of gorgeously vibrant red, white and pink Astilbe and add intricate foliage and brighten your shady or partly shady area in zones 3-9. In stock. |
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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. |
 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. |
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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. In stock. |
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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. |
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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 ... In stock. |
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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 ... In stock. |
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Creeping St. John's Wort {tray of 72 cells} 1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant) (Aaron's Beard, Jerusalem Star) Beautiful, low maintenance semi-evergreen plant with showy canary yellow blossoms that spread rapidly, creating a sunny blanket of color. 3" flowers, 12-18" 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. |
 Speedwell 'Georgia Blue' {tray of 72 cells}1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant) ('Oxford Blue', 'Cambridge Blue', Speedwell 'Georgia Blue') Prolific, early (Feb-Apr) violet-blue blooms with white centers cover semi-evergreen red-tinged foliage that shifts to bronze/ruddy purple. 4-6" tall. In stock. |
 Yarrow 'Moonshine' {tray of 72 cells}1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant) (Fernleaf Yarrow) Fragrant, feathery, and fernlike blue-gray foliage frosted with silver highlights has showy canary-yellow flower clusters like tea-cup saucers from June to September. Evergreen, 18-24" tall. In stock. |
 25% off: False Spirea (Astilbe) Mix, 25 Pink, 25 Red, 25 White (bare roots) On Sale!: $363.94 Regularly: $485.25 Save 25% on this package of gorgeously vibrant red, white and pink Astilbe and add intricate foliage and brighten your shady or partly shady area in zones 3-9. In stock. |
 Wintercreeper {2 1/2 in. Pots
min 54}54 - 107: $4.17 each | 108 - 1025: $3.97 each A hardy deep emerald, leathery evergreen trailing vine that covers quickly and thoroughly. Tolerates most environmental conditions, including poor soils and drought. Mature height 6-12". Temporarily out of stock. Expected 09/25/2024.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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Wintercreeper {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25} 25 - 249: $4.97 each | 250 - 999: $4.67 each A hardy deep emerald, leathery evergreen trailing vine that covers quickly and thoroughly. Tolerates most environmental conditions, including poor soils and drought. Mature height 6-12". Temporarily out of stock. Expected 09/25/2024.Email when available |
 Yarrow 'Oertel's Rose' {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25}25 - 249: $5.37 each | 250 - 999: $5.07 each (Milfoil, Thousand Leaf, Stanchgrass, Sanguinary, Nose-bleed, Thousand Seal) 3-4" lovely, large fuchsia flower clusters on lacy sage fern-like foliage with a slightly spicy scent. Nearly evergreen foliage reaches two feet. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 06/10/2024.Email when available |
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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 ... Temporarily out of stock. Expected 06/17/2024.Email when available |
 Daylily 'Stella de Oro' {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25}25 - 249: $6.27 each | 250 - 999: $5.97 each Slightly fragrant sunny golden 2 1/2" blooms begin in early summer on this compact (8-12") daylily with dense foliage and an abundance of reblooming flowers. A more compact semi-evergreen (in southern zones) daylily. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 07/15/2024.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. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 05/06/2024.Email when available |
 Purple Cone Flower {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25}25 - 249: $7.77 each | 250 - 999: $7.47 each (Hedge Coneflower, Black Sampson) From early summer into early autumn, large, lightly scented, dazzling purple/fuchsia flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies while the stature and height (24-36") serve as a backbone to the ... Temporarily out of stock. Expected 05/28/2024.Email when available |
 Blue Pacific Shore Juniper {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25}25 - 249: $7.97 each | 250 - 999: $7.57 each (Shore Juniper) Low-growing, with ocean blue-green dense, aromatic evergreen needlelike foliage. One of the most popular junipers because of its more compact, resilient habits and superior foliage. 6-12" tall. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 05/20/2024.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 08/05/2024.Email when available |
 Royal Fern {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25}25 - 249: $8.97 each | 250 - 999: $8.67 each (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. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 06/03/2024.Email when available |
 Cinnamon Fern {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25}25 - 249: $9.97 each | 250 - 999: $9.47 each 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". Temporarily out of stock. Expected 05/20/2024.Email when available |
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