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Groundcovers for low light conditions.

Brandy (Zone 6a, CT)

9 years ago

I live in southern New England and I am in zone 6b. This area on my land receives about 1 hour of direct sunlight everyday. I tried planting White Dutch Clover in this area, but it eventually died (I'm assuming because there was not enough sunlight.) I have no clue what to do with this area, can anyone suggest a ground cover that is also a perennial and tolerates low light conditions?

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Cathy Kaufell
9 years ago
sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum)

Read more at Gardening Know How: Growing Sweet Woodruff: Tips To Grow Sweet Woodruff Herb https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/woodruff/growing-sweet-woodruff.htm
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
9 years ago
There are lots - Groundcovers for Shade - and most are hardy to your zone. Do your research before planting. Some are very aggressive spreaders - like the sweet woodruff - while others offer a year round presence by being evergreen. I would always opt for an evergreen groundcover over one that dies back in winter as that is just an invitation for weeds to invade.
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