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Ground cover that will grow/creep on brick?
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Posted by pacificnw_derek 8 (My Page) on Sat, Jul 12, 08 at 18:50
| Hello,
I'm hoping somebody can help me.
I have a retaining wall made out of large bricks with angled sides. This creates a "V" shape that is about 6" deep. I'd like to find a groundcover that grows VERY short that I can plant in each "V" section. I'm looking for something that will eventually creep to cover the entire tops of the bricks. Is there a groundcover that will creep over brick and not need dirt under it?
I'm looking at:
Veronica Liwanensis (Turkish speedwell) or
Delosperma sp. (Lesotho Pink Iceplant)
Thanks for any help or suggestions.
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RE: Ground cover that will grow/creep on brick?
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| Hi, Some creeping ground covers that may work there...dianthus 'artic fire' (other colors available)...alba, a hot pink and a red...and several creeping phlox would do. they spread out to about 1 1/2 - 2 feet across and I can lift the mass of it and for the most part is is growing from a central root system...snow in summer is another one but to be honest it looks beautiful when in bloom but ratty afterwards..Other ideas may be rock soap wart or thyme's. |
RE: Ground cover that will grow/creep on brick?
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| I find my Delosperma used in this role does not cover adequately for my purposes. In this role, I use prostrate Rosmarianus, Potentilla neumanniana, and Fragaria chiloensis. While I have not tried this, what about Ficus pumila? |
RE: Ground cover that will grow/creep on brick?
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| Thanks a lot for the suggestions! Now the hard part, trying to decide. :) Thanks again! |
RE: Ground cover that will grow/creep on brick?
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- Posted by kimcoco Zone 5, Wisconsin (My Page) on
Sun, Aug 24, 08 at 3:20
| Mazus Reptans - shallow roots, nice groundcover 
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RE: Ground cover that will grow/creep on brick?
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| Woolley Thyme might be a good option too. Very pretty. |
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