What is the fastest growing shade ground cover?

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Fast-Growing Ground Cover for Shade

Sweet Woodruff. Zones 5 to 8.
Bunchberry. Zones 2 to 7.
Goldenstar. Zones 5 to 8.
Trailing Periwinkle. Zones 4 to 8.
Creeping Thyme. Zones 4 to 9.
Yellow Alyssum. Zones 4 to 7.
Ice Plant. Zones 5 to 10.
Creeping Juniper. Zones 3 to 9.

Can you walk on creeping jenny?

Its coinlike golden leaves are why it’s commonly called moneywort. Creeping Jenny works well growing between stepping stones, where it will tolerate some foot traffic.

Is creeping jenny A good ground cover?

Creeping Jenny is a perennial with bright, small yellow flowers. Though the blooms won’t last long, they are pretty. For that reason, this low-growing “creeper” is best grown for its foliage, which makes an excellent ground cover.

Will creeping jenny come back every year?

Creeping Jenny Cold Hardiness In colder growing zones (USDA zone 7 and colder), it will disappear completely. However, as long as you provide proper care and maintenance, it will return after the winter weather ends. You’ll just need to trim back the dead stems.

Will creeping jenny survive winter?

Since creeping Jenny is a perennial in USDA zones 4-9, it’s hardy enough to survive a cold winter and will return in the spring.

What’s the difference between creeping Charlie and creeping jenny?

Creeping Jenny looks a lot like creeping Charlie, but Jenny doesn’t have scalloped leaves. Creeping Charlie is a cousin to mint, so it has a strong, minty odor when you crush it. Charlie’s leaves are bright green, round or kidney-shaped, and have scalloped edges; its stems grow into thick, carpet-like mats.

Can you walk on creeping raspberry?

Creeping raspberry (Rubus pentalobus) – Also known as crinkle leaf creeper, this plant displays thick green leaves that turn bright red in autumn. A durable groundcover for foot traffic, creeping raspberry produces white summertime flowers, often followed by small, red fruit.

What are the best groundcover plants for Western Washington?

The following is a list of recommended groundcover plants for Western Washington. You can find more suggestions of non-invasive plants from your local nursery, WSU Master Gardeners, and at www.GreatPlantPicks.org. Wintercreeper, Euonymus fortunei ‘Silver Queen’& ‘Emerald Gaiety’ Heucheras & Heucherellas, Heuchera & Heucherella species

What type of groundcover plants are suitable for my Garden?

Our groundcover selection includes woody and non woody plants suitable for groundcover use in either full sun or semi shade conditions. Low water use groundcover plants can be a great lawn replacement option.

Are ground covers good for preventing weeds?

Ground covers are great ways to minimize weeds and add carpets of color to your yard or garden. Here are a few top pro and con groundcovers for Kitsap County, Pierce County, King County and outlying regions. Golden creeping jenny creeps to about 2 feet. But, it roots at each leaf node, making for a headache a few years in. Use sparingly.