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07-15-2008, 01:59 PM
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Ground Cover ?
I have a client in Zone 4-5 (Omaha, NE) that wants a low-growing ground cover that provides color into the fall, which is NOT too invasive. I cannot think of anything that exists to fit the description, but I am also not a horticulturist. Thank you for any help.
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07-15-2008, 04:05 PM
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ceratostigma plumbaginoides -- leadwort--- Brilliant blue flowers from aug. - oct.
maroon fall foliage.
height- 8-12in.
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07-15-2008, 07:31 PM
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I'd second that but I don't think plumbago is hardy in zone 4. How big is the area? Sun? There might some good options but it depends on how low and how late into fall.
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07-15-2008, 09:29 PM
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I've had real difficulties getting plumbago to survive winters here. But the blue flowers in front of red fall foliage was spectacular, even if it was an annual. 
Purpleleaf Wintercreeper (Euonymous fortunei 'Coloratus') might be a nice choice. |
07-17-2008, 01:21 PM
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My all time favorite groundcover. Veronica Georgia Blue.
Obedient, spreads to about 18 inch circle and stays there, low growing usually 4" tall, totally covered in bright blue blooms in early spring, and EVERGREEN! I just love things that aren't bare in winter.
Classy Groundcovers - evergreen flowering ground covers, grasses, vines, ivy, ...
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07-17-2008, 05:36 PM
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yeah my catalog says plumbago zone 5
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07-18-2008, 06:28 PM
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Low bush blueberries, or their relatives (Vaccinium spps).
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07-18-2008, 06:51 PM
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Thank you all for your input. After doing a little more research and checking with my supplier, purpleleaf wintercreeper is probably my best bet. I do like the photos of it, as well. I think that it will go well with the client's existing landscape, too.
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08-05-2008, 04:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kinnanscaping
I have a client in Zone 4-5 (Omaha, NE) that wants a low-growing ground cover that provides color into the fall, which is NOT too invasive. I cannot think of anything that exists to fit the description, but I am also not a horticulturist. Thank you for any help.
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I always try to take into consideration the type of plantings that are predominant above the groundcover. It's kinda hard to make a suggestion without that basic information.
Personally, I like St. John's Wort. Looks great with yellow flowers, blooms profusely.
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