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stepables that will come back

16 years ago

I should have originally posted my question here. So here goes....I'm looking for a stepable ground cover that can stand full sun and that will come back every year. I live in western PA. I'm finishing up laying sandstone for pavers and planted a few whoolly thyme in between them but I was told that probably won't survive the winters here. They were quite expensive so I definitely don't want to have to replace them every year. I'd try making my own moss but this is in full sun. Any suggestions?

Comments (4)

vetivert8
16 years ago
If it's not a weed in your area - Hieracium? Phlox subulata?
nancyofnc
16 years ago
Ground cover Sedums. Evergreen, flowers in Spring. Takes light foot traffic, spreads easily. Non-toxic, no pests, don't like to be soggy and prefer dry soils especially sandy ones.

Nancy the nancedar
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cleanqueen
Original Author
16 years ago
How about irish moss? I was told it will come back every year and can stand some direct sun. I bedded some sandstone in sand and want to put a groundcover in between the stone. Can I plant the irish moss right in the sand or should I add some soil?
laurabs
16 years ago
I don't think irish moss is as picky about soil as it is about moisture. Here in hot NC it also needs shade.

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