Jeepers Creepers® are durable perennial plants. Their low spreading habit makes them ideal for use as a groundcover, lawn substitute, pathway or edging plant. Some types will even tolerate foot traffic! GROUNDCOVER: With colorful flowers or leaves, ... more

This can be a difficult place to garden, and many plants have trouble in it. Aside from the shade that the tree casts, this can also be a very dry gardening spot because trees are greedy for water, especially in the summer. Our top choices for ... more

Philodendrons are a lush and tropical foliage grown best in zones 10 and higher if grown outside. There are hundreds of species of Philodendrons including a flashy Elephant Ear. The Elephant Ear has large green leaves spanning about six to twelve ... more

The bittersweet vine that is planted for its clusters of colorful fruit in the fall is the American bittersweet vine. The berry clusters can be used in crafts and flower arrangements in the fall. Bittersweet vines are fast-growing, attaining a ... more

The Concord grape, the hands-down favorite for jams, jellies and homemade wines, was developed in 1849 by Ephraim Wales Bull. As of 2009, more than 400,000 tons are produced in the United States each year. In addition to the Concord grape's ... more

On steep slopes that are difficult to mow, or in areas where grass won't grow, Asian or Asiatic Jasmine, also known as Jasmine Minima, is an ideal alternative. With deep green color and low-growing form, it creates a lush ground cover. Asian ... more

Wisteria is a woody, deciduous flowering vine that can also be grown as a small ornamental tree. Native to the eastern United States and East Asia, wisteria can be grown in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, though the vines or trees may ... more

Ivy can provide groundcover to your lawn or garden outside, or thrive as a potted plant inside your home. When it stays where you want it to be, ivy can provide visual stimulation to your yard and a habitat for a variety of birds and insects. If ... more

True ivy, various Hedera species, is an unstoppable groundcover vine in milder climates. Ivy is also a versatile houseplant, as graceful in the vegetation mix for hanging baskets as in its own pot. One of ivy's most whimsical uses is in topiary, ... more

Coral vine is a rapidly growing, climbing vine that can reach 30 or 40 feet. The small flowers have a color range from nearly white to pink to sometimes a deep coral with heart-shaped leaves. This vine does well in zones 9 and 10 and usually blooms ... more