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Something low & steppable for dry sun?

19 years ago

Hey all~

I'm going to plant some steps we have with something or other, can't decide what. It would need to tolerate full sun and perhaps some dryness and withstand walking on probably once or twice a week.

Any suggestions? All I've thought of is a creeping thyme, which is nice, but a tad boring.

Thanks,

James.

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Comments (3)

bogturtle
19 years ago
Check out stepables.com I believe you will find ideas. I think they will only list places they wholesale to.
Mitsy
19 years ago
Wooly Thyme, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Attractive, aromatic, low growing and tough.
omniphasic
19 years ago
Green Carpet works very well-I'd highly recommend it.Also,Dymondia makes an excellent walkable ground cover in full sun.

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