A lush ground cover can take over a garden; but when kept in control, the carpet of color provides a backdrop for all your plantings, allowing vibrant flowers and bushes to take center stage. Use ground cover on a terrace or steep slope or in an enclosed courtyard wherever you want to create a well-tended uniform appearance that helps retain moisture and retard the growth of weeds. Since it’s a perennial it will return every year, a welcome feature for a shady area or to cover and surround tree roots close to the surface where little else will grow.
But with its persistent growing cycle a little ground cover can go a long way, so the plants are popular to divide and share with friends and neighbors. And while you may have to tame its growth throughout the growing season, you’ll be pleased with its steady appearance every year….