Tropical ground cover

Dependable Ground Covers for Warm Climates: Cinnamon Ginger (Alpinia nutans) for soggy or shady areas

Tropical gardens are favoured for their dense thickets of jungle like planting. However groundcover plants can play a key role in providing lush green open areas and transitional planting. Here I list and describe 10 of the best groundcover plants for tro

Layering - In nature, sub-tropical plants grow in layers – tall trees provide a canopy under which smaller trees, shrubs, and ground covers thrive. Mimic this structure in your garden by planting taller species towards the back and progressively shorter ones towards the front. Click the link to learn more.

They're so easy to grow!

Tropical Landscape Bed - This lush bed contains only 4 plants. The contrast in heights & color give it a well-balanced look. All of the plants will work for zone 9 (except palm-see below for alternatives), but a very cold night or frost may cause some to have foliage damage or die back to the ground-returning in Spring. Christmas Palm Tree [Queen, Foxtail, and King best suited for zone 9]. Elephant Ear (Colocasia). Hawaiian Ti Plants (Cordyline Terminalis). Philodendron (Xanadu).

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Native Violets are a smart choice for any landscaping design. These low-growing, versatile plants are well-suited for small spaces.

Looking for tough plants?

Discover a variety of hardy ground cover plants perfect for your garden. Whether you're looking for no-mow alternatives to grass lawn or flowering ground cover plants, we've got you covered! From bugleweed and mat-rush to creeping thyme and cold-hardy options, find the best solutions for your landscaping needs. Explore full-sun flowering ground covers and tropical plants for shady areas to create a vibrant and lush outdoor space.