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Code	Name	Image	Price	Description
90037	Abutilon megapotamicum 'Little Shrimp'		$8.95	Small spreading shrub with small dusky salmon pink flowers with reddish cap. Because of its trailing habit, it can be trained as a border shrub, shady ground cover, or used in a hanging basket. Malvaceae
50066	Acalypha pendula Trailing Red Hot Cattail, Kitten's Tail		$8.95	Deep red dangling cattails, small leaves, trailing. Use for ground cover or basket plant. Native of Cuba. 40F. (B) Euphorbiaceae
62202	Aeollanthus repens		$8.95	Creeping ground cover from Africa with fuzzy 2 inch gray leaves and numerous lavender flower clusters, which have a very strong skunk-like odor. Used as a ground cover in Hawaii, in spite of this trait. Makes a nice hanging basket. Plant in a sunny location in a frost free area. Related to Plectranthus. Lamiaceae
80084	Barleria repens 'Pink' Pink Bush Violet		$8.95	This cultivar is characterized by its pink flowers and dark green glossy leaves. It's an excellent ground cover that can be pruned into a low hedge. Very suitable as a container plant, or on top of a low wall, where its foliage and flowers can spill down. Prune and fertilize at regular intervals and keep well watered. Plant does best in cool sun or light shade. Height 1 to 2 feet. Hardy to 28F in a protected location. Native to South Africa. Acanthaceae
80083	Barleria repens 'Purple Prince' Purple Prince Bush Violet		$8.95	'Purple Prince' is a medium grower with glossy green leaves with deep purple tubular flowers. It's an excellent ground cover that can be pruned into a low hedge. Very suitable as a container plant, or on top of a low wall, where its foliage and flowers can spill down. Prune and fertilize at regular intervals and keep well watered. Plant does best in cool sun or light shade. Hardy to 28F in a protected location. Height 1 to 2 feet. Native to South Africa. Acanthaceae
80082	Barleria repens 'Rosea' Coral Creeper Bush Violet		$8.95	A vigorous evergreen low grower with small rounded soft glossy leaves and flame-red flowers at various times throughout the year. Very suitable as a container plant, or on top of a low wall, where its foliage and flowers can spill down. Mass plant in partial shade under trees to form a ground cover, or plant along the edge of an informal border. Prune and fertilize at regular intervals and keep well watered. Plant does best in cool sun or light shade. Height 1 to 2 feet. Hardy to 28F in a protected location. Native to South Africa. Acanthaceae
69152	Callisia repens 'Bianca' Variegated Inch Plant		$8.95	A mat-forming plant, related to wandering jew, with tiny oval glossy leaves striped with pink and cream. Makes a nice rounded hanging basket or small scale ground cover. Shy bloomer with tiny white flowers in autumn. Plant in bright light in moist but well-drained soil. Frost tender from tropical America. Commelinaceae
90153	Clerodendrum inerme Seaside Clerodendrum		$9.95	Sprawling evergreen shrub with clusters of small fragrant white flowers and protuding maroon stamens. It's valued in landscaping as a groundcover or hedge plant, as it somewhat resembles a privet. It likes sun and is salt, heat, and wind tolerant. Can grow 3 to 6 feet tall. It can be grown as a topiary and is a great plant for bonsai. In Micronesia it's cultivated for medicinal uses. Native to tropical Asia and western Polynesia, where it grows along the seacoast. Can be invasive along tropical seashores. USDA zones 9b-12. Lamiaceae
50921	Coprosma kirkii 'Kiwi Gold'		$8.95	The shiny small green leaves are heavily splashed with gold. Full sun or bright shade. Grows just a few inches tall and can spread more than several feet wide. Excellent bonsai or ground cover. Rubiaceae
69076	Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata'		$8.95	Evergreen ground cover native to New Zealand, grown for its attractive glossy leaves. Tiny oval leaves variegated green, edged white. Compact, prostrate. Excellent for bonsai. Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Rubiaceae
40050	Erodium reichardii (Syn.: Erodium chamaedryoides), Alpine Geranium		$8.95	Small rosettes of tiny, slightly lobed, dark green leaves, ½ inch white flowers veined rose-red. Grow on a sunny window, or out-of-doors in pots or as a rock garden ground cover. All are hardy to 25F. and are easy to grow. Corsica. (M) Geraniaceae
40052	Erodium reichardii 'Flore Plena' (Syn.: Erodium chamaedryoides 'Flore Plena')		$8.95	Small rosettes of tiny, slightly lobed, dark green leaves with double pink flowers. Grow on a sunny window, or out-of-doors in pots or as a rock garden ground cover. (M) Geraniaceae
40006	Ficus pumila 'Snowflake'		$8.95	Tiny dark green leaves bordered white, creeping stems. Terrarium, dish garden, or tropical ground cover. (F,D,T) Moraceae
69151	Hemigraphis alternata (Syn.: Hemigraphis colorata), Metallic Plant, Metal Leaf, Red Ivy		$8.95	Scalloped leaves of metallic gray-green with purple-red underneath. Use as a tropical ground cover or as an attractive hanging basket. Grows best in part shade, moist soil. Minimum temperature 50F. Native to Malaysia. Acanthaceae
90338	Hemigraphis minima		$8.95	Dense spreading tropical groundcover with beautiful 1 inch dark green leaves colored maroon on the reverse. Spreading growth habit to 1 foot high. Flowers not notable. In the U.S., this plant is uncommon. However, it is widely used as an aquarium plant in Eastern Europe. Grows in shade with ample moisture. Makes a nice groundcover in a conservatory or greenhouse or planted in a hanging basket. Probably not frost tolerant. Our guess is USDA Zones 10 - 11. Native to SE Asia. Unfortunately, we are not able to verify its correct botanical name. Acanthaceae
80112	Hibiscus ovalifolius (Syn.: Hibiscus calyphyllus), Rock's Hibiscus		$9.95	Hibiscus species used for ground cover and bedding plant in Hawaii. Also can be trained as a hedge or container plant. Sprawling growth to 3 feet high. Sulfur colored flowers with maroon eye. Blooms summer, fall. Full sun, average well-drained soil. Frost tender plant native to tropical Africa. USDA zones 10 and 11. Malvaceae
51826	Impatiens repens		$8.95	A beautiful species with succulent creeping red stems, tiny leaves and 1½ inch bright yellow balsam-shaped flowers. Good for baskets and as a ground cover. (B,D) Balsaminaceae
80017	Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' Black Mondo Grass		$8.95	Distinctive purplish-black grassy leaves with small violet-white flowers, followed by globular bluish-black berries. Height 6 to 9 inches. Grows well in a container or useful as a slow growing ground cover. Give rich, humusy soil with adequate moisture. Part shade or sun for darkest color. Originally native to Japan and Korea, the black form was developed in England. USDA zones 6 - 10. Ruscaceae
90151	Pellionia pulchra Satin Pellionia		$8.95	Great trailing indoor plant for basket or terrarium. Showy leaves are dark veined with an olive-green background, purple underside. Likes humidity and warmth, bright light but not direct sunlight. Keep moist but not wet. Easy to grow. Can be grown as a ground cover in tropical climates. Native to Southeast Asia. Urticaceae
90152	Pellionia repens (Syn.: Pellionia daveauana), Watermelon Pellionia		$8.95	Grown for the beauty of its leaves, it makes an ideal basket or terrarium plant. Showy leaves are purplish-brown on the edges with a deep green surface and a light green center. Likes humidity and warmth, bright light but not direct sunlight. Keep moist but not wet. Easy to grow. Can be grown as a ground cover in tropical climates. Native to Southeast Asia. Urticaceae
80090	Plectranthus neochilus 'Dwarf Variegated' Fuzzy Wuzzy Plectranthus		$8.95	Dwarf form with small leaves of various shades of green with white feathered edges. A new find for the indoor and outdoor variegated foliage lover. Use it in patio pots, window boxes, hanging baskets, or as a small ground cover in partial shade. Lamiaceae
80070	Pseuderanthemum alatum Chocolate Plant, Chocolate Soldiers		$8.95	This low growing ground cover has broad coppery brown leaves with silver patches along the midrib and tiny silver dots clustered along the veins. Leaves to 6 inches long and 4½ inches wide. It can grow 1 to 3 feet high and 2 feet wide. Blooming from early summer to fall, the plants are adorned with racemes of small purple flowers. Plant in partial shade to full shade with a moist well-drained soil. Propagate from cuttings or seed. In temperate areas, treat as an annual. From Mexico and Central America. Acanthaceae
64121	Ruellia devosiana Azure Velvet Plant		$8.95	Small foliage similar to Ruellia makoyana with beautiful powder blue flowers. Suitable for a hanging basket or tropical ground cover. Brazil. (B,W) Acanthaceae
64123	Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red' Rio Red Ragin Cajin Ruellia		$8.95	A compact form growing 12 inches high and producing 1 inch deep red tubular blooms from late spring to fall. A tough perennial which spreads slowly as a ground cover. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. USDA zones 8 - 10. Acanthaceae
64120	Ruellia makoyana Trailing Velvet Plant		$8.95	Brilliant reddish-purple 2 flowers are produced all year, heaviest from fall through spring. Beautiful 2 inch long leaves veined white above purple beneath. Spreading habit excellent for baskets or tropical ground cover. A popular favorite. Brazil. 28F. (B,W) Acanthaceae
64204	Russelia equisetiformis - red Coral Plant, Firecracker Plant, Fountain Plant		$8.95	A popular and colorful plant, with many scarlet red 1 inch tubular flowers displayed throughout the year on bright green, rush-like, leafless stems. Fountain-shaped cascading growth makes a beautiful hanging basket. Also, use for a ground cover, or for spilling over garden walls. Attracts hummingbirds. Mexico. Hardy to 25F. Scrophulariaceae
80160	Russelia equisetiformis 'Salmon Pink' Coral Fountain, Firecracker Plant		$8.95	Spectacular penstemon relative with horsetail-like, arching, stems and tubular, salmon-pink flowers. Blooms spring and summer. Hummingbirds love it. Good in hanging baskets, ground cover, or spilling over a garden wall. It requires full sun to bloom well and is drought tolerant. Hardy to 25F. Native to Mexico. Scrophulariaceae
64205	Russelia equisetiformis 'Yellow Gold' Golden Firecracker Plant		$8.95	A choice variety with tubular yellow flowers. Use for hanging baskets, ground cover, or spilling over garden walls. Sun or part shade. Scrophulariaceae
73871	Sphagneticola trilobata 'Texas Gold' (Syn.: Wedelia trilobata 'Outenreath Gold') West Indian Creeper, Creeping Oxeye, Singapore Daisy		$8.95	Fast growing subtropical ground cover. Leaves are green brightly splashed with yellow with golden colored daisy flowers. Asteraceae
80019	Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Variegatum' Variegated St. Augustine Grass		$8.95	Ornamental grass striped white and green. Basket or ground cover. Gramineae
55920	Thunbergia gregorii Golden Clock Vine		$9.95	Compact climbing vine with 2 inch bright golden orange flowers all year. Soft triangular leaves. Can be used as hanging basket, on trellis or ground cover. Easy, vigorous. Acanthaceae
80088	Tradescantia 'Baby Bunny Bellies'		$8.95	Trailing wandering jew with velvety green leaves and soft downy purple undersides like a baby rabbit's belly. Must be touched to appreciate its silky texture. A wonderful trailing plant for baskets, mixed patio containers, or ground cover. Grows 4 to 8 inches in full or partial sun. Easily propagated from cuttings. Commelinaceae
71948	Tradescantia pallida 'Kartuz Giant' (Syn.: Setcreasea purpurea, Tradescantia hybrida 'Biltmore Estate', Setcreasea 'Grape Ape'), Giant Purple Heart Wandering Jew		$8.95	Unusual giant leaf form that we have offered for many years. Stunning broad purple leaves, lilac-pink flowers. Easy ground cover for tropical areas. Commelinaceae
90155	Tradescantia sillamontana White Gossamer Plant, White Velvet Wandering Jew, Cobweb Spiderwort		$8.95	This charming basket plant has grayish green leaves densely covered in silvery white cobwebs. Magenta-pink flowers in summer. Can grow 10 inches high by 18 inches wide as a ground cover. Give it bright shade or sun and avoid overwatering. Briefly dies back in winter. Native to the mountains of northern Mexico. USDA zones 7-10. Commelinaceae