ground cover plants for dry shade
Finding the right ground cover plants for dry shade in your garden can feel like a challenge, but with the right selection, you can transform those tricky spots into lush, thriving areas. Dry shade often occurs under established trees, along fence lines, or beside buildings, where competing roots and limited sunlight make it difficult for many plants to survive. However, there are resilient ground cover options that will establish well and bring colour, texture, and life to these low-light, low-moisture locations.
Carex dissita (Purei)
Carex dissita, commonly known as Purei or Forest Sedge, features arching, mid-green leaves that radiate from a central clump. It typically grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in shaded areas that do not dry out.
From $12.95
Coprosma kirkii
Coprosma kirkii, commonly known as Creeping Coprosma, is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and small glossy green leaves. This evergreen plant spreads across the ground, suppressing weeds and providing year round greenery.
From $17.95
