Groundcovers & Vines

Red clover is a biennial which can be found in the wild in Asia and Europe. It has also adapted to growth in North America. Commonly used as grazing for livestock, the clover has been found to...

Clover is widely used in pastures, as it provides nutrition to foraging animals. Clover can also add richness, color and texture to your lawn and helps to bolster the nitrogen levels in your soil....

Winter rye grass is a hardy grass that can provide a green lawn in winter months. The rye grass should be seeded in the late fall, providing a winter lawn cover that will die out in the spring...

Clover is among the most low-maintenance, fastest-growing plants to put in a deer-feeding plot. Deer-feeding plots are places planted with foliage that are deer's favorite foods. These plots are...

Bahia grass is a drought-resistant grass which has recently become popular as a lawn grass in areas of the southeastern and southwestern United States coping with drought or seasonal dry-spells....

The passion flower plant is a perennial vine that is native to areas of South America. The fast growing vine is hardy in USDA growing zones 7 to 11 and requires winter protection in areas that are...

Various niche gardening groups have used ground cover plants in lieu of grasses for walkways or as complementary ground layers near larger flowers, shrubs and trees. Ground cover is available in...

Passiflora edulis, also known as passion fruit vine or passion vine, is a beautiful flowering vine that produces small purple fruits with delicious yellow flesh. Cultivating this fairly hardy,...

With its tiny purple flowers and lush green leaves, wild violet makes a beautiful ground cover, reaching only two to five inches in height. A member of the viola family, wild violet is native to...

Moonflowers (Ipomoea alba) are regarded as perennial vines in more moderate climates, and an annual in colder climates. They are known for being fast-growing vines, which can often achieve heights...

The gloriosa lily is a form of climbing lily native to Africa. Its blooms are bright red and yellow in color and are typically around 4 inches long. These flowers fare best in a warm climate. ...

For many years, geraniums were typically grown from cuttings, rather than from seeds. However, with the recent creation of various hybrid geraniums, with superior disease resistance and more...

Barnyard grass (Echinochloa) is a type of grass common throughout North America. The grass can reach a height of 5 feet and spreads by surface runners and seeds. Barnyard grass can be found...

Loofah (Luffa cylindrica) is a fast-growing vine that produces gourds with a fibrous interior that is dried and used as a sponge. The shiny, dark brown seeds are found in the fibrous material when...

The passion flower family, known botanically as Passifloraceae, is a family of tropical flowering and fruiting plants. Passion flower vine is a fast grower with a climbing habit that requires...

Japanese honeysuckle, a twining, woody vine with fragrant flowers and small berries, is found throughout the east and southeast. Imported from Asia as an ornamental, the plant likes good soil and...

Japanese honeysuckle is a rapidly-growing evergreen plant that spreads both vertically and horizontally. Despite its fragrant white flowers, the honeysuckle grows in thick entanglements, often...

Frequently associated with old-fashioned Victorian landscaping, violets make an excellent ground cover or a filler in planters, particularly in semi-shaded areas. The hardy annual is one of the...

If you are a night person then you'll like fragrant moon flowers. Their large white flowers only appear after sunset and close at sunrise. A tender perennial vine that is grown as an annual in...

Honeysuckle vines are distinguished by their sweet fragrance and tubular flowers. These fast growing vines are almost indestructible, which is good for the gardener; however, the very invasive...

Do you love planting but you just don't want to work too hard? I know I do. Do you love sweet, delicious honeydew? Sounds great to me! This is even better: You can grow them at home by yourself!

Grass seeds germinate when they have warmth, lots of sun and plenty of water available, usually in the spring or fall. Plant grass seed when the conditions are warm enough and water is available...

You may know the stephanotis as Madagascar jasmine or bridal veil. It's a warm-weather vine that has small, beautifully fragrant flowers with deep-green, thick leaves. It can grow to 15 feet tall...

Magical, mystical moonflowers never fail to delight. These fragrant flowers open up at night, and provide a beautiful backdrop for a garden during the day. Moonflowers are actually vining plants...

Ipomoea alba, otherwise known as Moonflower, is a lovely vine with flowers that bloom in the evening--hence the name. It usually grows about 15 feet tall. This vine has attractive blue-green...

Have you ever wanted to grow gourds? They grow as a vine with beautiful flowers and the varieties are many. Gourds are such a useful fruit, once dried they can be almost any item you want them to...

Saving seed from your clematis plant is not hard, unless you can't bring yourself to remove the beautiful seed heads from the plant. The seeds of the clematis develope from the flowers into a...

I have never tried to grow morning glories. The packet of seeds cost me 10 cents. I thought.... as I was buying them, these will never grow !!! The packet contained 6-7 seeds. Only one seed...

Ivy geraniums are among the most beautiful flowers to grow from a planter because they grow far above and beyond their containers. Their vine-like growth patterns are what makes them all the more...

Moonflowers. Heart-shaped dark green leaves on long trailing vines with pure white flowers that exude a gorgeous fragrance. Also known as Calonyction aculeatum), they are a favorite of many...

Crownvetch (Coronilla varia) is a specialty groundcover. It is primarily used for erosion control, and is not suitable for the home landscape. However, it is still pretty and, when used properly,...

The purple hyacinth bean vine (Dolichos lablab) is a striking fast-growing annual climber that reaches a height of 20 feet during one season. Six-inch, heart-shaped leaves make a dense...

The moonflower vine (Calonyction aculeatum) is one of the wonders of the evening garden. Giant 5 to 6 inch white blooms that resemble morning glories are nestled against large heart shaped deep...

There are about 400 different species of passion vine, in every imaginable color. These vines generally bloom in the spring and throughout the summer months. Depending on the species, the flowers...