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Which Can I Walk On?

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
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 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.
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.
Periwinkle 'Ralph Shugert' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $94.97 ($5.28 per plant)
('Ralph Shugart', Variegated Myrtle) This graceful evergreen trailing vine has distinct cream/green variegation and rich violet flowers in spring that rebloom sporadically until frost. 4-6" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Periwinkle 'Traditional' {Bare Root Plants, min 1000}
1000 - 4999: $0.54 each  |  5000+: $0.49 each
(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.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 04/12/2025.Email when available
Periwinkle 'Traditional' {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
On Sale!: $0.77
Discount: 61%
(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.
Periwinkle 'Traditional' {Bare Root Plants, min 500}
500 - 999: $0.74 each  |  1000 - 4999: $0.54 each
(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.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 04/12/2025.Email when available
Periwinkle 'Traditional' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $89.46 ($4.97 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.
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.
Pink Chintz Creeping Thyme {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
A velvety, fragrant, low-growing groundcover forming a mat ranging in color from moss to sage green, with lovely magenta blooms in early to late summer. Tolerates foot traffic.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 03/03/2025.Email when available
Purple Mazus {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
(Creeping Leopard's Tongue) Breathtaking in bloom, loads of orchid-like, profuse purple blooms cover vibrant green foliage in spring. Outstanding as a border, between stones, or in rock gardens. Mature height 2".
In stock.
Purple Wintercreeper {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $4.97 each  |  250 - 999: $4.67 each
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.
Purple Wintercreeper {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
On Sale!: $0.97
Discount: 48%
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.
Purple Wintercreeper {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $85.86 ($4.77 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.
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.
Scotch Moss 'Aurea' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $200.88 ($2.79 per plant)
Scotch Moss 'Aurea' stays compact at 1" high, offering a vibrant golden-green mat of foliage. It flourishes in full sun and partial shade, making it ideal for adding a bright touch to garden areas.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 12/16/24.Email when available
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.
Speedwell 'Tidal Pool' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $218.16 ($3.03 per plant)
Speedwell 'Tidal Pool' reaches 2-3" in height, showcasing delicate blue flowers and green foliage. It thrives in full sun and partial shade, adding a subtle and charming touch to your garden.
In stock.
Speedwell 'Whitewater' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $218.16 ($3.03 per plant)
Speedwell 'Whitewater' grows 4-6" tall, featuring pristine white flower spikes and lush green foliage. It thrives in full sun and partial shade, offering a clean and bright touch to your garden.
In stock.
Stonecrop 'Sunsparkler Blue Elf' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $216.00 ($3.00 per plant)
Stonecrop 'Blue Elf' is a charming, low-growing succulent that stays at 3" tall. With its blue-green foliage and star-shaped flowers, it thrives in full sun, adding unique texture to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 06/02/25.Email when available
Thyme 'Coccineus' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $192.24 ($2.67 per plant)
Thyme 'Coccineus' reaches 2-4" in height, with tiny, aromatic leaves and bright pink flowers. It thrives in full sun and partial shade, offering a fragrant and colorful addition to your garden.
In stock.
Thyme 'Highland Cream' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $192.24 ($2.67 per plant)
Thyme 'Highland Cream' grows 2-4" tall, featuring creamy-green foliage and small, delicate flowers. It thrives in full sun and partial shade, adding a soft and fragrant touch to your garden.
In stock.
Variegated Greater (Large Leaf) Periwinkle {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.67 each  |  250 - 999: $5.37 each
(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.
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.
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.
White Mazus {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
Simply beautiful orchid-like white blossom freckled with yellow and paired with the rich texture of a vibrant green foliage that quickly forms a dense ground-hugging carpet. Mature height 2".
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 03/03/2025.Email when available
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".
In stock.
Wintercreeper {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
50 - 249: $1.87 each  |  250 - 999: $1.57 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".
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 09/25/2025.Email when available
Yarrow 'Coronation Gold' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.37 each  |  250 - 999: $5.07 each
(Fernleaf Yarrow, Cloth of Gold) 3-4" lovely, large golden flower clusters on wispy sage fern-like foliage with a slightly spicy scent reaching heights of 2-3 feet.
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.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 12/09/24.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 03/15/2025.Email when available
Yarrow 'Paprika' {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" stunning, large crimson flower clusters on lacy sage fern-like foliage with a slightly spicy scent. Nearly evergreen foliage reaches two feet.
In stock.
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