Best ground cover plants

Ground cover plants are a great option in Perth gardens. A ground cover plant is a type of plant that is used to cover the ground in an area where grass or other plants may not grow well or are not desired. Ground cover plants are usually low-growing and spread quickly to cover a large area, forming a dense mat of foliage. At home they are primarily used to add visual interest to the landscape, but they can also be used to reduce erosion and suppress weeds.

Ground cover plants are often used in areas where grass is difficult to grow, such as on slopes, in dry or shady areas, or in areas with poor soil. They can also be used to fill in gaps between other plants or to create a border or edge. There are many different types of ground cover plants, including annuals, perennials, and shrubs, and they can be chosen for their foliage, flowers, or other ornamental features.

Here are some popular ground cover plants for Western Australian gardens:

Ground cover plants for Australian gardens:

• Liriope (Liriope muscari) – A hardy, evergreen ground cover with grass-like leaves and purple flowers that bloom in summer.
• Blue Flax-Lily (Dianella caerulea) – A low-growing, evergreen ground cover with blue flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
• Kidney Weed (Dichondra repens) – A low-growing, evergreen ground cover with round, kidney-shaped leaves and small white flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
• Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) – An evergreen ground cover, which is low-growing with fragrant, star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
• Mexican Fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus) – A low-growing, annual ground cover with daisy-like flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
• Viper’s bugloss (Echium plantagineum) – A fast-growing, annual ground cover that is native to Europe. It has hairy leaves and blue or purple flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
• Yellow buttons (Chrysocephalum apiculatum) – A low-growing, evergreen ground cover that is native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in spring and summer. This plant is drought-tolerant and grows well in well-drained soil. It is suitable for growing in full sun and is often used as a ground cover in sunny areas or as a border plant.
• Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) – A low-growing, annual ground cover that is native to South Africa. It has small, delicate leaves and blue or purple flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
• African daisy (Osteospermum hybrid) – A fast-growing, annual ground cover that is native to South Africa. It has small, hairy leaves and daisy-like flowers that bloom in a range of colors, including white, pink, purple, and orange.
• Woodruff (Asperula purpurea) – A low-growing, evergreen ground cover that is native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
• Native violet (Viola hederacea) – A low-growing, perennial ground cover that is native to Australia. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and purple, white, or yellow flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

When choosing ground cover plants that are suitable for your specific location in the garden and soil type be sure to check the water and fertiliser requirements.