Groundcovers

Groundcovers are an essential component in creating a healthy and thriving wildlife habitats. They provide a variety of benefits that range from improving soil health and preventing soil erosion, to serving as a valuable source of food and shelter for wildlife.

One of the most significant benefits of groundcovers is their ability to create a sense of scale in a landscape. By covering large areas with a low-lying vegetation layer, groundcovers help to reduce the visual impact of larger elements in the landscape, such as buildings and infrastructure. This creates a more natural and welcoming environment for wildlife, as well as for people.

These categories are represented by the following abbreviations for easy referral:
(B)-Utilized by birds for food, cover, or nest materials
(BTF)-Utilized by butterflies for nectar
(BW)-Black Walnut Resistant
(D)-Drought Resistant
(DR)-Deer Resistant
(G)- Groundcover
(H)-Host plant
(HM)-Utilized by Hummingbirds
(M)-Utilized by Mammals
(MTH)-Utilized by Moths
(NB)-Utilized by our Native Bee species
(P)-Utilized by many other pollinators
(RR)-Rabbit Resistant