Heavy Shade Ground Cover - Ask Extension
I have trimmed my spruce trees to about one foot off the ground. I would like to plant a low growing ground cover under them which will require a hea...
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Heavy Shade Ground Cover #876146
Asked July 06, 2024, 7:45 PM EDT
I have trimmed my spruce trees to about one foot off the ground. I would like to plant a low growing ground cover under them which will require a heavy shade tolerant plant. Can you recommend something that would be appropriate? I am considering something like a Periwinkle or Phlox. Does this sound reasonable, or is there a better selection. I would like a flowering version but, I can live with a non flowering if that is a better choice. Thank you!
Dan Chadwick
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Linn County Iowa
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