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Introduction
If you’re looking to add some instant garden charm, you might want to consider adding a few creeping plants. Creeping plants are those that grow in a clinging or trailing fashion and don’t grow upright. Creeping plants are typically easy to care for, so they make an excellent choice for people who aren’t very knowledgeable about gardening—or who simply don’t have a lot of time or space available for gardening. Let’s take a look at some of the best creeping plants out there:
Creeping Jenny
C. japonica, or Creeping Jenny, is a native of Europe and Asia. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade; it’s also suitable for planting in containers or hanging baskets. The plant grows up to 1 foot tall and spreads by rhizomes (underground stems) that send up new shoots from the roots every year. It thrives in USDA zones 4-9.
Crinkle-Leaf Plant
Crinkle-leaf plant is a very easy to grow, low-maintenance groundcover that can be used as an accent plant or in the garden bed. It has beautiful crinkled leaves and a mounding growth habit. Its foliage is dark green with cream colored flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
This perennial is hardy down to zone 5 but does best in zones 6 through 8 where it will grow about 12 inches tall by 18 inches wide (30 cm by 45 cm). It prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
Baby Tears
Baby tears, also known as pachysandra and Japanese spurge, is a succulent ground cover that grows quickly in shade. It makes for an excellent low-maintenance solution for those wanting instant garden charm but don’t want to spend their time on it! Baby Tears will grow no higher than 8 inches tall, so it can easily be tucked under other plants or shrubs without being seen (but still adding its green goodness).
Baby Tears prefers moist soil and warm temperatures–it won’t grow well in dry environments or cold climates. If you live where winters get below freezing regularly then you’ll want to protect your baby tears with mulch during the colder months so they don’t die back completely.
Spanish Bluebells
Spanish bluebells are a spring-flowering perennial that grows in full sun or partial shade. They’re easy to grow and low maintenance, making them perfect for beginners. These plants are drought tolerant, so you won’t have to worry about watering them often!
Spanish bluebells attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators with their beautiful flowers which bloom from April through June.
Sweet Alyssum
Sweet alyssum is a flowering plant that can be grown as an annual or perennial. It’s great for sunny areas, and it has a sweet smell. If you want to enjoy this plant’s flowers throughout the year, consider growing it in pots or containers so that you can bring them inside during winter months.
Instant garden charm is just a few plants away.
- A garden that looks older, more mature and established.
- A garden that’s vibrant and alive with color.
- A lush, green lawn that is edged by flowers or other plants.
Conclusion
There you have it! Five easy-to-care for plants that can instantly add charm to any garden. Don’t forget to check out our other articles on gardening, including how to grow tomatoes in containers and tips for planting flowers in your yard.
