NEW ZEALAND BRASS BUTTONS (HT) Leptinella spp. Groundcovers that can handle heavier foot traffic include: Blue Star Creeper ( Isotoma fluviatilis) Zone 6 to Zone 9. Tiny leaves on woolly thyme ground cover are green and often edged with gray to silver. Plants that can be used for purposes such as edging borders and paths, planting between flagstones in patios and walkways, lawn substitutes (especially for difficult to mow areas like steep slopes), rock gardens, and containers. Once established, it tolerates dry conditions and spreads slowly, eventually creating a thick mat of foliage. Minimize afternoon sun.ĬORSICAN MINT Mentha requienii (not reliably evergreen) Thyme is one of the more hardy herbs perfect for hot, sunny locations. These thrive with up to 4 hours of morning sun, or full or dappled shade all day. Replace sand between stones with a well draining soil medium before planting. WOOLLY THYME (HT) Thymus pseudolanguinosus IRISH or SCOTCH MOSS (HT) Sagina subulata Useful as a lawn replacement and planted between pavers, creeping thyme is a. ![]() Miniature Brass Buttons (Leptinella gruveri) Indestructible carpet of tiny serrated leaves white flowers. These thrive with at least 4 hours of midday or afternoon sun, or sun all day.īLUE STAR CREEPER (HT) Pratia pendunculataĭARK BLUE STAR CREEPER (HT) Pratia ‘County Park’ Creeping thyme is also hardy and can tolerate full sun, producing delicate. Woolly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) Hard-working ornamental groundcover with fuzzy gray-green leaves and pink blooms clusters as it spreads. For small spaces, some varieties may be cut in thirds or quarters using a sharp knife. Solid flats may be cut into small plugs, or long, thin strips to fill narrower areas. ![]() Replace sand between stones with a well draining soil medium before planting. Soil depth should be equal to that in the pot, however, some will grow in a shallower soil depth. These selections will take light (occasional) to moderate (once or twice a day) foot traffic. Plants for heavy foot traffic areas are marked (HT). All are evergreen in the Pacific Northwest except where noted.
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