Alba
Extremely popular evergreen ground cover. This less common selection forms a dense mat of glossy dark green leaves, studded with clean white flowers in spring. Very shade tolerant, the leaves will sometimes scorch in too much sun. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established. Stems root into the ground. Mowing the patch low after blooming every couple of years will help to keep it thick and weed resistant.
Height: 4-6 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone: 3-9
Shade to Part Sun
Foliage: Green
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Spring
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Autropurpea
An extremely popular evergreen ground cover. This less common selection forms a dense mat of glossy dark green leaves, studded with deep wine-purple flowers in spring. Very shade tolerant, the leaves will sometimes scorch in too much sun. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established. Stems root into the ground. Mowing the patch low after blooming every couple of years will help to keep it thick.
Height: 4-6 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone: 3-9
Shade to Part Sun
Foliage: Green
Bloom Color: Burgundy
Bloom Time: Spring
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Bowles Variety
This selection forms a dense mat of glossy dark green leaves, studded with bright-blue flowers in spring. Very shade tolerant, the leaves will sometimes scorch in too much sun. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established. Stems root into the ground. Mowing the patch low after blooming every couple of years will help to keep it thick. This is the classic form, so popular in gardens everywhere.
Height: 4-6 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone:3-9
Shade to Part Sun
Foliage: Green
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Spring
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Illumination
This selection has bright golden-yellow leaves edged in green, studded with blue flowers in spring. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established. Stems root into the ground. Mowing the patch low after blooming every couple of years will help to keep it thick and weed resistant.
Height: 4-6 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone:3-9
Shade to Part Sun
Foliage: Green and Gold
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Spring
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Ralph Shurgert
This selection has bright green leaves veined in white, studded with blue flowers in spring. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established. Stems root into the ground. Mowing the patch low after blooming every couple of years will help to keep it thick and weed resistant.
Height: 4-6 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone:3-9
Shade to Part Sun
Foliage: Green and White
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Spring
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes