Arenaria tetraquetra, Spanish Sandwort

Zone 4-8

Lichen like groundcover Succulent

Morning sun, afternoon shade

Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides, Plumbago

(Above:In autumn, before going to seed)

Native to South Africa
Common name, Lead wort, thought to heal lead poisoning and worts
Soil: Light sandy soil with good drainage
full sun (will flower more) or part shade. Slightly drought tolerant in shade
Ground cover
Foiliage can turn red in fall when it gets cold. Looses its leaves in winter. Blue Blooms throughout summer and fall.
Hardy to zone 5
Propogation: cuttings, division, or seed taken in winter or early spring. Blooms off of current seasons growth so cutting it in late spring before the seasons bloom might hinder the amount of blooms. After the first blooms are spend you can cut it back and might get another bloom period. Cutting in early spring will promote more blooms.
Deer resistant

Gooseneck Loosestrife, Lysimachia Clethroides

Vigorous spreader- rhizomatous perennial

Part shade-full sun

2-3 ft tall

Blooms mid to late summer

well drained, well watered soil

Hardy to zones 3-9

Glaucous Honeysuckle, Lonicera dioica

Sun or shade

Yellow, Pink or purple blooms in the middle of summer

Moist to moderate soil

Red berries in fall

Climbing or ground cover

Wintergreen, Gaultheria Procumbens

Shade
Well drained, acidic soil
Moderate moisture
Fruits in October to November
Medicinal tea to relieve headaches
6" height
small, pink and white flowers bloom in summer


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In spring, Wintergreen leaves are bronze-colored, tender, and edible. They toughen in summer, turning a dark green, and emit the familiar wintergreen aroma when broken. Wintergreen is a nice autumn ornamental, as its leaves become red or purple in colder regions.
Oil of wintergreen can be toxic and should not be ingested in large amounts. However, both the leaves and berries can be eaten. The berries are more flavorful, but should be eaten fresh for best taste.

Crow Berry, Empetrum Nigrum

Low growing evergreen shrub

Sun

Acidic soil

Moist

Bog-rosemary, Andromeda polifolia

Full sun to partial shade

Moist soil

small shrub growing to 10-20 cm

flowers in late spring to early summer

Fruit is a small capsule containing numerous seeds

Not edible

Wikipedia:

There are two varieties, treated as distinct species by some botanists:
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia. Northern Europe and Asia, northwestern North America.
Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla. Northeastern North America (syn. A. glaucophylla).
The name derives from the superficial resemblance of the leaves to those of the unrelated shrub Rosemary (Rosmarinus, family Lamiaceae).
Andromeda is also the common name for plants in the genus Pieris, which is also a member of Ericaceae.

Cranesbill Geranium- Ann Folkard

Ann Folkard is a hybrid selection of Cranesbill Geranium. It can be planted in shade or sun gardens and may be used as a trailing groundcover. It can grow 30-60 cm tall and spread 70-90 cm. It tolerates a variety of soil conditions and blooms all summer long. Water regularily.

Crane's bill 'Tiny Monster'- Geranium

The common name cranesbill comes from shape of the unsprung column of the flower when it goes to seed, which in some species is long and looks like the bill of a crane. Many species in this genus do not have a long beak-like column.
This is a common wild Geranium which needs well-drained garden soil in full sun or light shade in areas with hot summers. Shear plants back for neatness after the blooms have all opened. You may get regrowth and a second crop of flowers. They can grow 10-20" high

Lady's Mantle- Alchemilla Mollis

Brightens the garden with it's green foliage and yellow green flowers. It can be planted in masses to give a dramatic effect or just one to heighten the colour of other plants and flowers. It can take sun or shade and needs to be kept fairly moist. It doesn't do well in drought or deep shade.
The foliage grows 12 -18 inches and the flowers grow 18-24 inches high. Blooming happens in the spring and early summer. It can spread over the years so it might be considered a good ground cover.

Ivy Geranium- Pelargonium Peltatum

Ivy Geraniums are easy to take care of and versatile in sun or partial shade. It can be used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. Moderate watering

Wild Ginger

Asarum Europeum

Asarum Caudatum

Asarum Caudatum, commonly found in moist forest settings, this wild ginger is a good ground cover in shady locations. The Foliage and root has a spicy smell similar to culinary ginger when crushed. Culinary ginger is not, however, an Asarum. Culinary ginger is in the Zingiberaceae or true ginger family while wild gingers are members of the Aristolochiaceae or pipe vine family. Various species of Asarum are used medicinally.

They are generally slow to moderate growers.

Bearberry -Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Evergreen
Full sun to partial shade
Sandy well drained soil, slightly acidic
Tiny pink flowers will come in spring followed by tiny red berries.
Flowers August to September
Grows 40cm tall
Spreads 30-40 cm /yr

The foliage will turn a purplish red colour in fall. This is a vigourous grower and will quickly cover your unfavourable bare spots.

Bearberry flower

Spring time bloom

Canadian Wild Ginger- Asarum Canadense

This lush ground cover grows 4-6" tall in shaded areas. It provides a clean and attractive look with easy maintanence. Slow to moderate growth rate. Unless there are very harsh winters, this is an evergreen. Small purple-brown flowers develop under the foliage in spring.

The plant gets it's name because when crushed it smells similar to culinary ginger. Culinary ginger,however, is in the Zingiberaceae or true ginger family while wild gingers are members of the Aristolochiaceae or pipe vine family. Various species of Asarum are used medicinally.