ground cover plants that can be walked on
If you’re looking to transform your garden pathways or tired lawn areas, ground cover plants that can be walked on are a durable and beautiful solution. These resilient low-growers fill gaps, suppress weeds, and handle the occasional foot traffic, all while adding lush greenery and often a touch of colour or fragrance. Selecting the right ground cover will ensure you enjoy a practical and beautiful living carpet, perfect for your unique New Zealand garden.
Juniperus procumbens Nana (Japanese Dwarf Juniper)
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', commonly known as the Prostrate Juniper, is a ground-hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like leaves. The foliage is held densely on prostrate branches as it grows to 30 cm in height and 1.5 m in width. Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is commonly used as an attractive groundcover, included in rock gardens, grown around the base of large trees, used in borders, mass planted on a bank, or generally included where a hardy, ground-covering plant is required.
Chamaemelum nobile (Chamomile)
Chamaemelum nobile, known as Lawn Chamomile or Roman Chamomile, is a fragrant, low-growing perennial herb ideal for lawns, borders, and herbal gardens. Forming a soft mat up to 15 cm tall, it produces dainty white, daisy-like flowers in summer and releases a pleasant apple-like scent when walked on. Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it thrives in temperate New Zealand climates and is perfect for low-traffic lawns or aromatic ground cover in cottage-style landscapes.
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