I am just in the process of learning about plants so I don't know much yet, but I have been researching groundcover recently. Somebody mentioned pachysandra to me and I found out it is good for shady areas (the area I need groundcover for is sunny so I can't use it). Not sure though that it would do well in sandy soil... maybe someone else can help with that. Can you put down a little better quality soil to help with it in this area? I just saw a picture on www.greatgardenplants.com and it looks really nice when it spreads.

I'm also somewhat new to groundcovers, but Pachysandra seems too tall for location/desire (unless there's some very short, ground creeping variety I'm unaware of).

I did a random search for you and if you're able to water or soil is moist and well-drained (and can be shady) why not try Blue star creeper? However, it may spread beyond it boundaries, I've learned. But it's sooooo pretty! Wish I could have it at my place.

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Here is a link that might be useful: Pratia pendunculata

I am not sure but all the pachysandra I have seen was very low to the ground and creeping and filled in an area completely...