Grows Under Walnut Trees

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.


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
20% off: False Spirea (Astilbe) Mix, 10 Red, 10 White, & 10 Pink (bare roots)
On Sale!: $179.28
Discount: 20%
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.
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25% off: False Spirea (Astilbe) Mix, 25 Pink, 25 Red, 25 White (bare roots)
On Sale!: $363.94
Discount: 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.
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Angelina Stonecrop {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $85.86 ($4.77 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.
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Angelina Stonecrop {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in }
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $168.50 ($3.37 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.
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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.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 02/24/2025.Email when available
Appalachian Sedge {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $328.32 ($4.56 per plant)
A graceful mounding grass that swirls in a stunning look of motion. 6-8" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Autumn Joy Stonecrop {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
(Live Forever) Fleshy leaves with serrated edges in a whorl around stem. Enormous flat-topped flower spikes mid-summer through fall, they open carmine pink and darken to bronzy red. 15-18" tall.
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Black Eyed Susan {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
(Black-Eyed Susan, Golden Coneflower) A classic perennial, bright golden yellow blooms with a deep ebony center cone. The "gold storm" blankets the tops of 18-30" tall plants from mid-July to October.
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Black Eyed Susan {tray of 128 cells}
1 flat of 128 cells: $280.32 ($2.19 per plant)
(Black-Eyed Susan, Golden Coneflower) A classic perennial, bright golden yellow blooms with a deep ebony center cone. The "gold storm" blankets the tops of 18-30" tall plants from mid-July to October.
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Black Eyed Susan {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $199.44 ($2.77 per plant)
(Black-Eyed Susan, Golden Coneflower) A classic perennial, bright golden yellow blooms with a deep ebony center cone. The "gold storm" blankets the tops of 18-30" tall plants from mid-July to October.
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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.
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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 03/03/2025.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.
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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.
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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.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 03/10/25.Email when available
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
In stock.
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.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/06/2025.Email when available
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 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.
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.
Cinnamon Fern {Bare Root Plants, min 10}
On Sale!: $4.47
Discount: 50%
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".
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Cinnamon Fern {Bare Root Plants, min 25}
On Sale!: $3.97
Discount: 53%
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".
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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".
In stock.
Cinnamon Fern {flat of 32 Pots - 2 1/2 in }
1 flat of 32 2.5" pots: $223.04 ($6.97 per plant)
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 date unknown.Email when available
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.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 03/03/2025.Email when available
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.
Creeping Lily Turf {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $4.97 each  |  250 - 999: $4.77 each
(Liriope) Pale lavender to white flower spikes bloom in late summer amidst dense arching, evergreen (in southern zones) mat-forming tufts of narrow grassy foliage, 12-15" tall.
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Creeping Lily Turf {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
50 - 249: $1.97 each  |  250 - 999: $1.77 each
(Liriope) Pale lavender to white flower spikes bloom in late summer amidst dense arching, evergreen (in southern zones) mat-forming tufts of narrow grassy foliage, 12-15" tall.
In stock.
Creeping Lily Turf {2 1/2 in. Pots min 54}
54 - 107: $3.97 each  |  108 - 1025: $3.67 each
(Liriope) Pale lavender to white flower spikes bloom in late summer amidst dense arching, evergreen (in southern zones) mat-forming tufts of narrow grassy foliage, 12-15" tall.
In stock.
Creeping Lily Turf {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in }
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $85.86 ($4.77 per plant)
(Liriope) Pale lavender to white flower spikes bloom in late summer amidst dense arching, evergreen (in southern zones) mat-forming tufts of narrow grassy foliage, 12-15" tall.
In stock.
Creeping Lily Turf {flat of 32 Pots - 2 1/2 in }
1 flat of 32 2.5" pots: $139.97 ($4.37 per plant)
(Liriope) Pale lavender to white flower spikes bloom in late summer amidst dense arching, evergreen (in southern zones) mat-forming tufts of narrow grassy foliage, 12-15" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Creeping St. John's Wort {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.97 each  |  250 - 999: $5.67 each
(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.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/20/2025.Email when available
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.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 03/03/25.Email when available
Daylily 'Autumn Red' {Bare Root Plants, min 25}
25 - 99: $6.47 each  |  100 - 999: $6.07 each
An unusual red daylily with blazing large 4-5" non-fading burnt orange to rusty red blooms and a gold throat. A profuse mid-summer repeat bloomer, 36-40" tall.
In stock.
Daylily 'Happy Returns' {tray of 38 cells}
1 flat of 38 cells: $238.26 ($6.27 per plant)
Ruffled, 3" buttery blooms of lemon yellow appear in June giving a light fragrance all season as they rebloom profusely. 15-18" tall. Pest and deer resistant, thrives with minimum care.
In stock.
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