Ground Cover Plants Pacific Northwest
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Ground cover plants pacific northwest. A good spreader but not invasive. There may be restrictions on planting it in these areas. Phlox subulata would also be a good choice zones 3 9. Before you select any plants make sure they are right for your growing zone you might try creeping raspberry rubus rolfei which is a ground cover that does well in areas where moisture fluctuates.
Apr 30 2020 explore keri lapore s board fast growing ground covers for pacific northwest on pinterest. It s good in zones 6 9. Full shade to part shade. The wire vine is a pretty ground cover growing in mounds of wiry glossy leaves.
Just about any spreading perennial can be used as a ground cover and even clump formers can be planted en masse to create the same effect. Mcmahan has several suggestions for northwest gardeners looking for natives to plant. See more ideas about ground cover plants planting flowers. She also recommends f.
It is important to choose the right ground cover to fit your needs and the. If you have areas with many happy astilbes or hostas why not plant more to create a ground cover. A great ground cover with showy bright blue flowers and bronze green foliage. Great for steep banks.
For sunny areas she likes coastal strawberry fragaria chilioensis which has dark green leathery leaves with white flowers in the spring and tiny fruit in the fall. There is both shade loving ground cover and sun loving ground cover species that will thrive in the pacific northwest. This spreading ground cover is a great plant for rock gardens containers borders or erosion control. The characteristics of the ideal ground cover might include.
It produces trailing branches covered with oval leaves that remain green all year. Planting ground cover in the pacific northwest must match with the area in your yard you wish to plant it. Vesca is shade loving and also good for partial shade. Fortunately there are a number of other living ground cover plants to choose from.
Other living plants can be used as ground covers or a lawn substitute. View all start slideshow. Virginiana a willamette valley native for sun and part sun. It can strangle neighboring plants so use with discretion.
15 top native plants of the pacific northwest 15 top native plants of the pacific northwest. This plant is considered invasive across much of the northeast some areas of the northern midwest and parts of the pacific northwest. Blooms july throught september followed by brilliant red fall color. Kinnikinnik loves dry well drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Plant in sun or shade where lots of bare ground is available. The weather in the pacific northwest is a factor when deciding which ground cover to plant. Other plants you might like to add which aren t actually ground covers but are good rain garden plants are. Natives are beneficial for local wildlife and add natural diversity to your garden.
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