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Best Ground Cover Plants To Prevent Weeds In Shade

Selliera radicans

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Selliera radicans, commonly known as Remuremu, is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial that forms a tight mat of bright green leaves. The glossy and fleshy leaves are up to 4 cm long and become adorned with small, white flowers in summer as it grows to 15 cm tall and 75 cm wide. Selliera radicans is commonly included in borders, used in cottage gardens, planted around the margins of water features, maintained in a container, or planted beside a wall where it can cascade over the edge.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Wet
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native

Dichondra Silver Falls (Silver Falls Plant)

Dichondra Silver Falls, commonly known as Silver Ponyfoot, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its cascading foliage. This plant produces small and rounded, silver leaves on silver stems. It has a true cascading habit and will trail up to 50 cm and grows to just 10 cm tall. The Dichondra Silver Falls plant is an excellent choice for growing in a hanging basket, planting so it can trail over a wall, mass planting as a groundcover, or planting between rocks and paving stones.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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