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Seeking groundcover

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Posted by cactuskiller 5b (My Page) on
Wed, Apr 23, 08 at 20:16

We have a slope on our front yard where we've planted heathers and junipers. The slope gets full sun for most of the day. We're in a losing battle with weeds, so we'd like to plant a groundcover. We're looking for the following:

Low-maintenance
Tolerates a lot of sun
Good weed-choker
Medium to fast-growing, but not terribly invasive
Preferably evergreen
Plays well with shrubs
Preferably purplish or purplish/blue foliage and/or blooms

Any suggestions? The phlox at the top of my hill has done fairly well, but I'd like something that will grow faster.

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Ajuga, bugleweed. Slightly invasive but not as much as vinca.

Here is a link that might be useful: Propagating Perennials

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Ajuga was the one I was eying last night. In particular, the "Chocolate Chip" variety looked appealing. My only hesitation was with the amount of sun this area will receive, as many of the descriptions said Ajuga prefers partial sun. Is there a particular type that you know of that performs well in full sun, or is it just one of those plants that prefers some sun, but will do fine in full sun?

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If you amend the soil so it is rich in humus it will withstand full sun.

Here is a link that might be useful: Propagating Perennials

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Excellent. I think that's the route we will go, Thanks so much!

  
 

 

 


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