Vine or Groundcover

Sweet Alyssum has tiny, bright white flowers that cover the entire plant. The flowers have a sweet fragrance and attract butterflies. It is a low maintenance plant that works well as an annual ground cover, has excellent heat tolerance and vigor and looks great in borders.

Asarum splendens is an ideal groundcover for shady gardens forming a nice, thick mat of foliage. The large leaves are an elongated, heart shape and dark green in color with an exquisite mottled, shimmering silver pigment running throughout. They produce purple flowers in early spring that are at soil level. Although not showy, the flowers are a nice surprise if you peak underneath the leaves.

A stunning perennial for shade is Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom'. This is a silver and gold sport of 'Jack Frost' that produces blue forget-me-not type flowers in the spring. The silvery leaves have a wide creamy yellow margin with light cream frosting over them. After the flowers are produced the creamy yellow margins change to creamy white. This ia a fantastic shade plant that has a little smaller habit then 'Jack Frost' making it a great addition to containers as well.

Calylophus serrulatus 'Prairie Lode' brings vibrant color to the landscape from late spring into early fall. It is a vigorous growing plant with narrow, lance-shaped foliage that produces orange buds that open into beautiful yellow flowers. This is a perfect choice for rock gardens, a dry border, or edging. 'Prairie Lode' is a compact ground-cover that will add a burst of sunshine.

Cerastium tomentosum 'Yo Yo' is an easy, perennial ground-cover to have in the landscape. 'Yo Yo' has a more restrained, compact habit than other varieties. In late spring to early summer the wooly gray foliage is covered with small white flowers that really live up to its common name Snow in Summer.

Clematis 'Clair de Lune' has large 6" - 7" flowers that brighten up the landscape June - July, and late August . The vivid, white blooms have wavy edges on each petal and a hint of lilac coloring running throughout. The dark anthers give a nice contrast. This free-flowering plant is compact and holds its color better with a little shade. Grows 8-10 feet tall.

Clematis 'Comtesse Bouchard' has beautiful rosy-pink flowers that reach a size of 4" - 6" across. Flowers appear in the current seasons growth and bloom from June - September. Provides a gorgeous summer display. Grows 8-12 feet tall.

Clematis 'Crystal Fountain' is a beautiful climbing vine. The 4" - 5" double flowers have a fountain-like center and blooms from June to September. It has an excellent compact habit making it great for containers, trellises, and winding through small shrubs. 

Clematis 'Fireworks' sets off a beautiful display of color from May - June and then again in August - September. The gorgeous blooms are bright to light purple and have a pinkish-red stripe that runs along each petal. Flower color may vary slightly depending on the environment they are grown in. Grows 8-10 feet tall.

Clematis 'Niobe' adds rich, velvety color to the landscape with its ruby red blossoms. Flowers begin to appear in may, continuing through September to give an astonishing season long display. Blooms are 5" - 7" in diameter and hold their color well all season. Grows 8-10 feet tall.

Convallaria majalis 'Rosea' has all the same characteristics of the white Lily of the Valley, but adds an exciting twist with its pink flowers. The solid green leaves and arching pink flowers make for a graceful transition into spring.

Epimedium warleyense 'Orange Queen' forms loose clusters of yellow-orange flowers with yellow spurred petals. The flowers appear in early spring and sit atop thin wiry stems. Light green foliage usually appears after flowering, but are evergreen in warmer climates. When the leaves first emerge they are often tinged with purple on the edges.

Epimedium youngianum 'Niveum' is great to use as a ground cover or edging in shady or woodland gardens. Pale to medium green leaves first emerge with a hint of red around the edges, are heart-shaped, and form a nice mound. The bright white flowers are produced on wiry stems and held above the foliage. They bloom later in the spring than most other epimedium varieties.

Hydrangea petiolaris is a top shade vine for those gardeners with some patience. Stunning flowers 6-8 inches across are produced in layers during the late spring though the early summer. The disease and pest free foliage is stunning throughout the growing season. The showy exfoliating bark reveals itself in winter adding the forth season of interest. Climbing Hydrangea attaches itself to brick walls, fences, and trellises without support. Takes a few years to get the vine climbing, but it is definitely worth the wait! Grows to 30 feet tall and 8 feet wide in 10 years time.

An excellent low growing, dwarf Iris is Iris cristata 'Tennessee White'. It forms a dense mound with loads of white flowers with yellow crests in the spring. If grown in full sun the soil should be kept consistently moist. A fast growing plant that makes a gorgeous ground cover.

Isotoma fluviatilis 'Blue Star Creeper' is an excellent ground cover for sunny areas. It forms a beautiful mound of green foliage with tons of blue star-like flowers. Flowers are produced in the spring and can continue on through the summer if the conditions are right. This is a perfect choice to replace lawns, near pools, and walkways because it can take heavy foot traffic. A super easy plant that will quickly become a favorite in the garden.

Lonicera 'Major Wheeler' is a standout vine with loads of red flowers. It is covered in these beautiful flowers from late spring into the summer. This plant has great disease resisitance, prefers well drained soils and full sun to part shade. The more sun it gets the more flower power it willl have! An excellent choice for amazing color! 

Lysimachia nummularia is an easy to grow, creeping ground cover. The foliage is bright green and slightly rounded with an abundance of bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers appearing in the early summer. Use out in the landscape for bright color or also in containers.

Mandevilla Giant Crimson has very large, deep red flowers and a vigorous growth habit.  Make sure to provide something for this vine to climb, and with a lot of sun this mandevilla will make a beautiful addition to the garden. 

Mandevilla Sun Parasol Stars & Stripes has red flowers with white bursts.  It is a low maintenance  heat tolerant climbing vine that will add drama to any backyard patio or garden.  Just provide it with plenty of sun, a support to climb and water!

For beautiful blue color try this spring classic Mysotis 'Royal Blue Compact'. This variety tends to be more dwarf then others and produces an enchanting carpet of tiny sky blue flowers in the spring.

Parhenocissus quinquefolia 'Engelmannii' is a smaller leafed variety then others. The 5 lobed, sawtooth foliage is self-clinging and turns vibrantly red in the fall. It is a vigorous growing vine that adds beauty and texture to trellises, fences, or walls.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Vietchii' is a vigorous vine with self-climbing tendrils. It is great for growing up fences or on the sides of buildings. The three lobed foliage is glossy and changes to beautiful shades of red and orange in the fall. This variety of Boston ivy is great to use as a ground-cover and will extend the season of interest.

Prunella grandiflora 'Bella Deep Rose' has attractive, lacey leaves that are topped with whirls of rose colored flowers. Forms a dense mat in the landscape. Flowers bloom throughout the summer and are attractive to butterflies. This is a beautiful plant that makes a great border or groundcover.

Prunella grandiflora 'Freelander Blue' is a fantastic groundcover that produces clusters of 2" blue flowers beginning in late spring. Long blooming plant is attractive to butterflies and looks great in the landscape!

Rosa 'CL. Iceberg' is a rugged climbing rose with refined flowers. The cool white blooms are double and will continue throughout the summer. This is a hardy and vigorous variety that will look great on a trellis or arbor.

Rosa 'Fourth of July' brings a burst of color to the garden throughout the season. Produces huge clusters of striped flowers that emit a fresh apple and spice fragrance. Excellent climbing rose that was an All America Rose Selections winner in 1999.

Rosa 'Garden Sun' produces loads of golden yellow blooms that will grace any trellis, arbor, or fence. It has excellent disease resistance and winter hardiness. This variety is also an AARS winner and will surely become an instant winner in any garden.

Rosa 'Palmengarten Frankfurt' is a fantastic German hybrid that has superb resistance to the dreaded black spot disease. This ground cover rose produces an abundance of pink flowers that are in large clusters. The flowers standout against the glossy, green foliage. It is a low, slow spreading shrub that will bring loads of color to the landscape.

Rose 'Red Eden Climber™' is possibly an even better and earlier bloomer then Rose 'Eden Climber™'. Exceptionally heavy, deep green foliage on a bushy, vigorous climber. Ideal for small gardens, lamp posts and gazebos. Large red, very double blooms have an old-fashioned look and fragrance.

For intense color on trellises, try Rosa 'Stormy Weather'. Flowers are a unique smoky, purple-magenta color with a white reverse and are in clusters. The fascinating aspect of this plant is not only the great color, but also that it re-blooms even in the first year! It is a great climbing rose that will add sophistication to the garden.

Rosa 'White Dawn' can sometimes be more of a rambler than a climber in habit and is covered with bright white blossoms that are slightly ruffled. It has a classic rose scent and will re-bloom. Great winter hardiness along with great beauty make this an easy choice for any trellis.

Rose 'White Eden'™ has old fashioned white flowers covering this very vigoriuos climber. The growing behavior, plant habit, disease habit, and repeat flowering patterns are exactly the same as the ever popular Rose 'Eden Climber'™. Exceptionally heavy, deep green foliage on a bushy, vigorous climber. Ideal for small gardens, lamp posts and gazebos. Large, very double blooms have an old-fashioned look and fragrance. ('Meiviowit')

Veronica x longifolia 'Sonja' is a favorite of hummngbirds and butterflies because of its striking spikes of red-violet flowers that appear in the early summer. This makes a great cut flower because it is taller than the average Veronica and will rebloom if spent flowers are deadheaded. Brings excellent color to the landscape!

Vitis 'Foch' is an excellent french hybrid that is very hardy. It is a fantastic grape that is often used to make wines.