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.
 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. |
 Royal Fern {Bare Root Plants, min 10} On Sale!: $4.97 Discount: 38% (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. |
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Royal Fern {Bare Root Plants, min 25} On Sale!: $2.97 Discount: 57% (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. |
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Royal Fern {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25} 25 - 249: $9.57 each | 250 - 999: $9.07 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. 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. |
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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 05/12/2025.Email when available |
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Shiny Japanese Spurge {1-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $41.47 each | 10: $39.40 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 date unknown.Email when available |
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Shiny Japanese Spurge {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in} 1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $143.46 ($7.97 per plant) (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. |
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Shiny Japanese Spurge {flat of 32 Pots - 2 1/2 in} 1 flat of 32 2.5" pots: $143.04 ($4.47 per plant) (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. |
 Siberian Iris 'Caesar's Brother' {1-Gallon pot}1 - 9: $22.47 each | 10: $21.35 each Profuse, elegant royal purple flowers with white and yellow velvety throats and black veining on tall flower stalks above a low mound of vibrant green foliage. 36-42" tall. 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. |
 Southern Shield Fern {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25}25 - 249: $8.67 each | 250 - 999: $8.37 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. |
 Speedwell 'Georgia Blue' {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25}25 - 249: $6.97 each | 250 - 999: $6.47 each ('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. |
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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. |
 Tennessee Ostrich Fern {Bare Root Plants, min 10} On Sale!: $5.97 Discount: 25% Tennessee Ostrich Fern (Glade Fern) is a deciduous fern that grows 36-72". It thrives in deep shade, featuring delicate, arching fronds ideal for woodland gardens and shady areas. In stock. |
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Tennessee Ostrich Fern {Bare Root Plants, min 25} On Sale!: $3.97 Discount: 40% Tennessee Ostrich Fern (Glade Fern) is a deciduous fern that grows 36-72". It thrives in deep shade, featuring delicate, arching fronds ideal for woodland gardens and shady areas. 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. |
 Variegated Greater (Large Leaf) Periwinkle {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25}25 - 249: $6.27 each | 250 - 999: $5.97 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 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. |
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Variegated Japanese Spurge {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in} 1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $161.46 ($8.97 per plant) ('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. |
 Virginia Creeper {1-Gallon pot}1 - 9: $40.47 each | 10: $38.45 each (Woodbine, Fiveleaved Ivy, Five-finger, Engelman Ivy, Engelmannii, Carolina Creeper) Outstanding blazing red fall color and aloe-green foliage in summer, this woody vine densely covers ground or walls (climbs up to 100'). Quick, indefinite spreader. Mature prostrate ... In stock. |
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Virginia Creeper {Bare Root Plants, min 10} On Sale!: $5.97 Discount: 50% (Woodbine, Fiveleaved Ivy, Five-finger, Engelman Ivy, Engelmannii, Carolina Creeper) Outstanding blazing red fall color and aloe-green foliage in summer, this woody vine densely covers ground or walls (climbs up to 100'). Quick, indefinite spreader. Mature prostrate ... In stock. |
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Virginia Creeper {2-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $51.47 each | 10: $48.90 each (Woodbine, Fiveleaved Ivy, Five-finger, Engelman Ivy, Engelmannii, Carolina Creeper) Outstanding blazing red fall color and aloe-green foliage in summer, this woody vine densely covers ground or walls (climbs up to 100'). Quick, indefinite spreader. Mature prostrate ... In stock. |
 White Cone Flower {1-Gallon pot}1 - 9: $20.97 each | 10: $19.92 each (Alba Coneflower) Fragrant and wonderful, large (to 4 1/2") white flowers abound from early summer into early autumn with prominent coppery-green central cones. 24-36" tall. In stock. |
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White Cone Flower {2-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $28.47 each | 10: $27.05 each (Alba Coneflower) Fragrant and wonderful, large (to 4 1/2") white flowers abound from early summer into early autumn with prominent coppery-green central cones. 24-36" tall. In stock. |
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White Cone Flower {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25} 25 - 249: $8.67 each | 250 - 999: $8.37 each (Alba Coneflower) Fragrant and wonderful, large (to 4 1/2") white flowers abound from early summer into early autumn with prominent coppery-green central cones. 24-36" tall. In stock. |
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White Cone Flower {tray of 72 cells} 1 flat of 72 cells: $249.84 ($3.47 per plant) (Alba Coneflower) Fragrant and wonderful, large (to 4 1/2") white flowers abound from early summer into early autumn with prominent coppery-green central cones. 24-36" tall. In stock. |
 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. |
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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. |
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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: $6.57 each | 250 - 999: $6.27 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' {2-Gallon pot}1 - 9: $26.97 each | 10: $25.62 each (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. |
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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. |
 Yarrow 'Oertel's Rose' {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25}25 - 249: $6.57 each | 250 - 999: $6.27 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 06/16/2025.Email when available |
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Yarrow 'Oertel's Rose' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $28.47 each | 10: $27.05 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. In stock. |
 Yarrow 'Paprika' {3 1/2 in. Pots
min 25}25 - 249: $6.57 each | 250 - 999: $6.27 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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