Best Ground Covers for Zone 12

1 varieties that thrive in USDA Hardiness Zone 12. Compare planting dates, growing difficulty, and find the best picks for your garden.

Varieties

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heritage varieties

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Zone 12 Coverage

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Ivy (English Ivy)

Variety Comparison

Variety ↑	Days	Difficulty	Size	Type	Indoor	Harvest
Ivy (English Ivy)	—	Very easy	Spreads indefinitely if not contained	OP	—	—

Variety Details

Ivy (English Ivy)

Very easyContainer

The classic evergreen vine that doubles as dense ground cover, English ivy creates a lush green carpet that thrives in deep shade where grass won't grow. Its glossy, lobed leaves provide year-round coverage, making it ideal for problem areas like steep slopes and dry shade under mature trees. This vigorous grower quickly establishes to suppress weeds and prevent erosion.

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