Ground-covering Foliage Tapestry in Shades of Green

This plant combination featuring a lush tumble of foliage in shades of green and of varied shape and texture is perfect as a ground-covering vignette at the foot of larger shrubs, edging a path, or in a mixed container. All three plants are evergreen and look great year-round—asking only for a once-a-year tidying.


Growing Conditions

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8
Exposure: Open Shade, Deep Shade, Filtered Sun, Full Shade
Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Design Considerations

Style: Asian Influenced, City and Courtyard, Container, Naturalistic, Northwest Eclectic, Woodland
Features: Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form, Deer Resistant, Fabulous Foliage, Four Season Appeal, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest
Focus: Year-round Interest, Color Theme, Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Small Space
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Three Seasons of Interest, Year-round Interest

Care and Maintenance


Maintenance Level: low



Plants In this Combo

  • Adiantum venustum

    Himalayan maidenhair fern

    Type: Fern, Groundcover, Perennial
    Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Deep Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
    Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8

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  • Asarum europaeum

    European Wild Ginger

    Type: Groundcover, Perennial
    Exposure: Full Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade
    Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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  • Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

    Blue Sedge
    Carex glauca 'Blue Zinger'

    Type: Grass / Grass-Like, Perennial
    Exposure: Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Deep Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
    Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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