3. Common Periwinkle (Vinca minor)
A classic trailing ground cover that spreads quickly in the shade.
Height: 6 inches
Blooms: Blue or violet flowers
Best for: Large shady areas, suppressing weeds
Care: Easy to grow, drought-resistant
4. Creeping Saxifrage (Saxifraga stolonifera)
This ornamental ground cover forms a dense carpet of green with red-tinged leaves.
Height: 6 inches
Blooms: White star-shaped flowers
Best for: Flower beds, rocky gardens
Care: Prefers moist soil, cold-hardy
5. Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense)
A low-growing perennial with heart-shaped leaves that thrives in deep shade.
Height: 2-4 inches
Blooms: Small brown flowers (hidden under foliage)
Best for: Woodland gardens, under trees
Care: Requires moist soil, deer-resistant
6. Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana)
A vibrant, colorful ground cover that thrives in shaded flower beds.
Height: 12-18 inches
Blooms: Pink, red, orange, white, or purple flowers
Best for: Edging, containers, and mass plantings
Care: Needs regular watering, prefers rich soil
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