How about the gardenia cultivar "Radicans"?

Here is a link that might be useful: Radicans

In the conifer family I suppose juniper is a little too obvious, although I think the Blue Rug type are quite lovely in the right place and perhaps they do better in some sun, but what about a spreading yew? There is a cultivar called Taxus baccata "Repandens" that is quite lovely, and shade is no obstacle. The spreading hemlocks, such as Tsuga canadensis Jeddeloh, also perform in shade, but I don't know how much.

In broadleaf evergreens, you could consider rhodos (though I don't know which ones) or one of the Sarcococcus varieties.

As far as deciduous shrubs are concerned, there is a nice low-growing Viburnum, called - I think - opulus nana. It's never bloomed for me but forms a nice mound of maple-shaped leaves.

No idea of the hardiness of any of these, but I think heat tolerance in your zone might also be an issue. Your local nursery (probably not big box but specialty type) probably has people on staff who can advise and stock in inventory that would be suitable.

Leucothea and Pieris floribunda, the mountian andromeda.

Thanks, everyone! I stayed away from yew because of it is toxic to animals (though I do like it), and I went with greenmound juniper. I'm not a huge fan of creeping juniper, but it's growing on me (no pun intended). And, the dogs are leaving the two I planted alone. They're pretty prickly, so I know they won't be fun to lay on or run through once est.
Thanks!

R

Does your Greenmound junipers stay green during the winter? I'm in Ky. Zone 6. Thanks!

Junipers are evergreens so, yes, they retain leaves all year round wherever they are growing.

But junipers certainly don't do well in shade.

It would help to know more precisely where you live.

Some junipers turn almost purple during winter months here in Lou. Ky. Zone 6. I have some here at the house that are low growing 4 in. High 6ft. Wide and keep their green color all year. But can't remember their name?

People, you do realize this is a 10 year old thread??!!

I was responding to ahartlag92's piggyback question about junipers posted 16 hours ago, not the original post.

Thank you! Some junipers here in Kentucky zone 6 turn purple during winter. I was looking for a low grower that keeps it's green color. Sorry to intrude gardengal.

What about 'blue rug' juniper?

No intrusion and no need to apologize :-) It is just a better idea to post your question in a new thread rather than piggybacking onto one so stale. It just sort of confuses things, as several of the recent responses seem to be more directly related to the original thread than to your question.

Sorry! I read and since that old of post, to ask about your expertise and experience! Thanks! I'll keep it in mind!