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  • Hayscented Fern

    Hayscented Fern

    Dennstaedtia punctilobula

    $3864
  • Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox

    Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'

    $2737

  • Tater Totā„¢ Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'SMNTOBAB' USPP30,761, Can PBRAF

    From $2452

  • Bloomerang PurpinkĀ® Reblooming Lilac

    Syringa x pubescens 'SMNSPTP' PP 35,123

    From $2614

  • Blue Moon Woodland Phlox

    Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'

    $3582

  • Autumn Frost Hosta

    Hosta 'Autumn Frost'

    $3436

  • Golden Ragwort

    Packera aurea

    $3375
  • Up to 15% off

    Concord Grape Spiderwort

    Tradescantia 'Concord Grape'

    From $1699

  • Blue Rug Juniper Bush

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

    From $4450
  • Up to 33% off

    Japanese Painted Fern

    Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

    From $1699
  • Up to 24% off

    Ostrich Fern

    Matteuccia struthiopteris

    From $1699

  • Snow Flurry Aster

    Symphyotrichum ericoicoides 'Snow Flurry'

    $3253

  • Wild Geranium

    Geranium maculatum

    $3559

  • Drummond Pink Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink'

    $3180
  • Big Daddy Hosta

    Big Daddy Hosta

    Hosta 'Big Daddy'

    $3285

  • Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'

    $2731
  • 13% off

    Sum and Substance Hosta

    Hosta x 'Sum and Substance'

    $2967 $3413

  • Stella de Oro Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'

    From $1699

  • Stained Glass Hosta

    Hosta 'Stained Glass'

    $3223

  • Whirlwind Hosta

    Hosta 'Whirlwind'

    $3665

  • Hackberry Tree

    Celtis occidentalis

    $14280

  • Snowflake Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Snowflake'

    $3190
  • Up to 12% off

    Firewitch Dianthus

    Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'

    From $1699
  • Liberty Hosta

    Liberty Hosta

    Hosta 'Liberty'

    $3481

  • Wheee! Hosta

    Hosta 'Wheee!'

    $3247

  • Flaming Carpet Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet'

    From $1815
  • Five Finger Maidenhair Fern

    Five Finger Maidenhair Fern

    Adiantum aleuticum 'Five Finger'

    $3429

  • Variegated Solomon's Seal

    Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'

    $4093

  • Celtic PrideĀ® Siberian Cypress

    Microbiota decussata 'Prides'

    From $2452

  • Golden Creeping Jenny

    Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'

    $2949

  • Halcyon Hosta

    Hosta 'Halcyon'

    $3105

  • Rock 'N Lowā„¢ Boogie Woogie Sedum

    Sedum x 'Boogie Woogie'

    $3466

  • Fragrant Bouquet Hosta

    Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet'

    $3104

  • Emerald Pink Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink'

    From $1699

  • Prairie Sky Hosta

    Hosta 'Prairie Sky'

    $3653

  • Vulcan Hosta

    Hosta 'Vulcan'

    $2917
  • Rainbow's End Hosta

    Rainbow's End Hosta

    Hosta 'Rainbow's End'

    $2942

  • Earth Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Earth Angel'

    $2910

  • Empress Wu Hosta

    Hosta 'Empress Wu'

    $4423

  • ShadowlandĀ® Waterslide Hosta

    Hosta SHADOWLANDĀ® 'Waterslide'

    $3435

  • Alexander's White Candytuft

    Iberis sempervirens 'Alexanders White'

    $3587

  • Blue Mouse Ears Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

    $3273

  • Patriot Hosta

    Hosta 'Patriot'

    From $1699

  • Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta

    Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

    $3502

  • Cinnamon Fern

    Osmunda cinnamomea

    (2)
    $3871

  • Great Expectations Hosta

    Hosta sieboldiana 'Great Expectations'

    $3275

  • Rainforest Sunrise Hosta

    Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'

    $3507
  • 6% off

    Gro - Low Sumac

    Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

    $6917 $7358
  • Pennsylvania Sedge
    5% off

    Pennsylvania Sedge Grass

    Carex pensylvanica

    $3750 $3953

When you look at the ground around your yard, what do you see? If you're one of the more creative gardeners, you're likely to see an eye-catching ground cover. You'll find a striking selection of groundcover plants for sale at Nature Hills Nursery, ranging from the bright and colorful to the more subtle and serene!

Creeping Thyme

Groundcovers consist of low-growing, spreading plants that are dependable, hardworking, and require little maintenance. These drought-tolerant and fast-growing plants are functional for serving as living green carpets across the ground to help stop weeds and control erosion. These types of plants also fill in bare areas in mass, add greenery to the bare ground, and protect the roots of larger plants as mulch would - only prettier!

Vines can do the same, by sprawling and clamoring over the ground, or growing vertically to cover an eyesore of a fence, cover a trellis or arbor, and fill your garden beds with upright color and flowers throughout the growing season!

Many ground-covering plants thrive in dry conditions, so they complement troubled areas in a landscape, border, or hillside. They are the bee's knees for areas where grass won't grow. Better still, flowering groundcovers provide color and attractive foliage, bringing in the pollinators, and adding interest to a garden.

Check out some of our favorite Groundcover and Vining Plants options:

These low-growing, spreading plants are sure to enhance your landscape as that 'finishing touch' element and tidy up the empty ground between your plants and along the garden edges!

Why Buy Groundcover Plants and Vines At Nature Hills?

English Vine

Family-owned and operated since 2001, Nature Hills Nursery prides itself on meeting the needs of customers with an ever-growing collection of online plants backed by our product guarantee and is protected by Plant Sentryā„¢. Look through our helpful #ProPlantTips Garden Blog.

When you see a ground cover that fits the bill, order it any time of the year. We'll only ship when the time is right for planting in your area. All of our Groundcover and Vine plants are delivered safely to your home with instructions on planting, care, and storage, so you can order knowing you'll have exactly what you need!

How To Choose Groundcover and Vine Plants

Browse for Groundcover and Vine plants for your Hardiness Zone using our USDA zone filters, then choose sun exposure levels, or narrow the options by color and size. When choosing ground covers for your property, consider the area's growing conditions.

Block Weeds with low-growing flowering groundcovers like Creeping Thyme, Perennial Geranium, Ivy, Vinca (Periwinkle), and more! Do not overlook the woody vines that provide coverage for water erosion areas with steep slopes, or hard-to-mow hillsides.

Some groundcovers have a fast, aggressive spread, like Carpet Sedum or Ice Plants. Many groundcovers can be used to drape over patio containers or window boxes as spillers or tumble down a retaining wall or slope. Clumping, slow-spreading plants, like Ajuga, and Ivy are lovely when grown in large groups.

Some ground covers can tough it out in difficult areas, often competing with trees or shady slopes. Liriope can tolerate sun or shade, is tolerant to heat, humidity, wet soil and drought, and withstands foot traffic!

Here are a few of the highest-rated Groundcover and Vining Plants!


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Flowering, climbing and creeping Vines, and flowering and creeping Groundcover selections are endless! So choose plants based on the garden problems you want to solve, or the look you wish to achieve.

FAQ's for Buying Groundcovers Online

What are the best groundcover plants for weed control?

Top-performing groundcover plants for suppressing weeds include Creeping Thyme, Vinca Minor (Periwinkle), Ajuga (Bugleweed), and Sedum. These fast-growing, low-maintenance plants form dense mats of foliage that crowd out unwanted weeds and add texture, color, and pollinator-friendly blooms to your landscape.

Which groundcovers are best for full shade or under trees?

Shade-loving groundcovers like Liriope, Pachysandra, Hosta, and English Ivy thrive in low-light areas such as under mature trees, shaded slopes, or along north-facing walls. These selections are perfect for filling in bare spots where grass wonā€™t grow and offer year-round beauty with minimal upkeep.

Can groundcovers and vines help with erosion control on slopes?

Yes! Plants like Creeping Juniper, Ice Plant, Creeping Phlox, and Euonymus act as natural erosion barriers on steep slopes and hillsides. For vertical coverage, choose woody vines like Clematis or Virginia Creeper to stabilize and beautify retaining walls, banks, and problem areas prone to runoff.

Are there drought-tolerant groundcover plants for hot, dry climates?

Absolutely! Groundcovers like Sedum (Stonecrop), Ice Plant, and Creeping Rosemary are perfect for xeriscaping and drought-prone regions. These tough plants thrive with little water, reduce heat around your landscape, and add evergreen texture and seasonal color even in poor, rocky soil.

What are the best flowering groundcovers for curb appeal?

For a showy splash of color, plant Creeping Phlox, Groundcover Roses, Trailing Verbena, or Sweet Alyssum. These blooming groundcovers brighten up borders, pathways, rock gardens, and containers while attracting pollinators and enhancing visual interest with cascading flowers and rich foliage.

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