Ajuga Reptans Ground Cover Plant Seed

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Ajuga (Ajuga Reptans) - Low-growing Ajuga thrives in partial shade and moist soil with good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. In areas where the winter is not too severe, it stays evergreen, making it an excellent ground cover or addition to containers needing year-round appeal.

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Ajuga seeds Herniaria glabra seeds Limnanthes douglasii seeds Polygonum capitatum seeds Dahlberg daisy seeds Rock garden seeds - annuals Rock garden seeds - perennials Sweet woodruff seeds ...More
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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

6 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring and summer

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade to full shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light traffic when not in bloom

HOUSE PLANT

Yes

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Ajuga Reptans

Ajuga (Ajuga Reptans) - Low-growing Ajuga thrives in partial shade and moist soil with good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. In areas where the winter is not too severe, it stays evergreen, making it an excellent ground cover plant or addition to containers needing year-round appeal. Spring flower spikes and interesting foliage provide color and texture to the shade garden. Ajuga looks great in rock gardens, as a border plant, in mass plantings, and it is great for preventing erosion.


Deer resistant

Other bonuses to Ajuga is it is deer resistant, and it will establish nicely over a larger area using Ajuga ground cover seeds.

ajuga ground cover

Ground cover seed | ajuga

Plant Specifications

Ajuga flower seed, also known as Bugleweed, is a ground cover seed that produces plants that have short spikes of blue flowers. During the wintertime, Ajuga Reptans develops rich bronze and burgundy tones. It is relatively carefree, however, it can be invasive. Therefore, simply plant it where it can be allowed to spread or pull up runners where you don't want this flowering ground cover plant.

The flowers appear in late spring on 6 inch spikes with a plant spread of 12 - 18 inches. Ajuga Reptans will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun. The foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun. Try to avoid soggy ground conditions as this can lead to an unhealthy plant.

  • Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per cell or approximately 200 seeds covers 40 square feet
  • Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
  • Depth: Surface sow seed and press into soil
blue ajuga flower

Shade Lover

Butterflies and hummingbirds are definitely attracted to Ajuga ground cover. If you have allergies to plants, this is also a good choice as it is very low on the allergen scale. If you are looking for a perennial flowering ground cover seed to succeed in a hard-to-grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go!

  • Height: 6 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 9
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed and press into soil

SOWING RATE

1 - 2 seeds per cell or approximately 200 seeds covers 40 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination occurs

SPACING

6 - 9 inches

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

6 - 10

HEIGHT

3 inches

WIDTH

12 - 24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early summer to mid-summer

BLOOM COLOR

White

GROWTH RATE

Slow

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

FOOT TRAFFIC

High

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Herniaria Glabra

Green Carpet (Herniaria Glabra) - This low growing drought tolerant ground cover only reaches about 3 inches in height and forms a matforming green carpet for carpet-bedding, a lawn alternative, low growing container gardening, etc. Herniaria glabra, also known as Rupturewort or Green Carpet, is a soft to walk on, evergreen grass substitute for many people or the perfect ground cover. It can take quite a bit of foot traffic as it is almost as wear tolerant as grass. Its small, vibrant green glabrous foliage will get inconspicuous lime-green to white flowers on it, but they are barely visible and do not attract bees. Many people report never seeing Herniaria Glabra flower at all which makes it nice as there is no flower clean up.

Wear tolerant

Known to be nearly indestructible, Herniaria is an excellent choice for growing between flagstones, growing as a lawn substitute, or a ground cover.

herniaria glabra seeds

Ground cover seed | herniaria glabra

How to grow

How To Grow Herniaria Glabra From Seed: It is recommended to start these ground cover seeds indoors in late winter, 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting outdoors in the spring. Use shallow trays filled to the top with good top soil or potting soil. Surface sow and do not cover the seeds. Bottom water or mist spray and try not to let the seed dry out.

Before transplanting into the bed, harden the plants for 10 - 14 days in a protected area outside. Hardening off will gradually expose the tender plants to wind, sun and rain and toughen them up to help prevent transplant shock. To transplant, use a light application of liquid fertilizer or starter fertilizer and water well.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5,000 seeds covers 100 square feet
  • Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Depth: Do not cover
green carpet ground cover

Ground Cover Specifications

Herniaria Glabra spreads in all directions filling up to two feet per plant! It is not fussy about soil, happily growing in poor soil and gravel. This low growing plant of about 3 inches has one long tap root which makes it extremely drought tolerant. Green Carpet can grow in full sun or shady locations. The tiny leaves of Herniaria Glabra create a dense evergreen carpet, becoming bronze or red colored in winter adding even more interest.

  • Height: 3 inches
  • USDA Zones: 6 - 10
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Drought Tolerant: Yes


Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed, do not cover

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, can be nutritionally poor soils, adaptable to various soils, pH 5.5 - 7.0

SOWING RATE

3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

5 - 10

HEIGHT

8 inches

WIDTH

30 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow with white edge

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Limnanthes Douglasii

Meadowfoam (Limnanthes Douglasii) - Grow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds for this annual that is native to California. Limnanthes is commonly called Poached Egg Plant or Meadowfoam, and it is not only visually very striking and attractive, but it also has a very nice aroma as well. Limnanthes Poached Egg Plant is not fussy about soil, and it will easily and quickly spread, creating a low-growing, shiny, carpet. Each meadowfoam plant can spread up to 30 inches! Poached Egg Limnanthes is a very long blooming annual with a mass of charming, 1 inch clear white and lemony yellow 2-toned blooms on 8 inch stems. It easily sows its own flower seeds for next year's display. Meadowfoam plants are great as a ground cover plant, and they will grow well in pots too.

Sow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed in spring after danger of frost has passed. Meadowfoam seed should be pressed into the soil and very lightly covered with soil. When large enough to handle, thin the Poached Egg Plant seedlings. 

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Sow seed 1/8 inch deep

SOIL TYPE

Fertile, well draind soil from sandy loam to clay

SOWING RATE

Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet or 3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination occurs

PLANT SPACING

24 inches

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

Limnanthes

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

7 - 11

HEIGHT

4 inches

WIDTH

12 - 18 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Polygonum Capitatum

Pinkhead Smartweed (Polygonum Capitatum Punching Balls) - Polygonum Capitatum seeds can be grown to form a low-growing, spreading ground cover. A synonymous botanical name is Persicaria Capitata, and it has many common names: Pinkhead Smartweed, Pink Knotweed, Pink Clover, and Pink Fleece Flower. Pink Knotweed uses include containers, baskets, edging the front of the border or as ground cover plants. It looks especially lovely in raised beds or containers where it can spill over the edges. Pinkhead Smartweed is praised for its burgundy tinted foliage and small coral-pink round flower heads. It is a tough, easy-to-grow ground cover for sun or shade with a long bloom season.

Start Polygonum Capitatum seeds indoors in late winter for areas with a short growing season. Use quality seed starting soil and small pots. Press the ground cover seeds into the moistened soil and lightly cover. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. After danger of frost has passed, transplant the Pink Knotweeds seedlings outdoors after hardening the ground cover plants for 10 days or more. For areas with a long growing season, start the Knotweed ground cover seeds directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Prepare a weed-free seedbed and lightly cover the seeds with soil after broadcasting.

 

 

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 60 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow and lightly cover 1/16 inch

SOIL TYPE

Grows in a variety of soil types from sandy loams to clay

SOWING RATE

Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

NOTE

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Polygonum

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

4 - 11

HEIGHT

6 - 8 inches

WIDTH

10 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Thymophylla Tenuiloba

Dahlberg Daisy (Thymophylla Tenuiloba Gold Carpet) - Start Dahlberg Daisy seeds for a wonderfully colorful summer ground cover plant. Thymophylla Tenuiloba Dahlberg Daisy is a bushy, multi-branching little annual with deeply divided, threadlike leaves. Also known as Golden Fleece, this annual has a profusion of flower heads that measure about 1/2 inch across with bright golden yellow rays and yellow centers. It has a trailing habit, getting 6 - 8 inches high and spreading a little wider. The leaves have a pungent, lemony odor when crushed or bruised.



Great in hanging baskets

Dahlberg Daisy is good where a low edging is needed, providing color for several months. It also makes an excellent showing in a porch planter or a hanging basket.

dahlberg daisy flowers

Dahlberg daisy seed | gold

How to grow

How To Grow Dahlberg Daisy From Seed: Dahlberg Daisy Golden Fleece is normally treated as an annual, but sometimes survives for a second or third season in frost free areas.

Start the Dahlberg Daisy seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks before the end of frost season. Sow the ground cover seeds on the soil surface and press them in. Keep the seeds moist until germination occurs. Transplant the Dahlbery Daisy plants outdoors once frost season is over.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5,000 seeds covers 100 square feet
  • Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Depth: Surface sow
gold dahlberg daisy

Flower Specifications

Dahlberg Daisy Thymophylla is used as a spring and summer ground cover plant for masses of color. It blooms for several months, but flowers best in late summer when temperatures begin to cool a bit. Dahlberg Daisies are quite tolerant of dry conditions and suffer during periods of high rainfall and humidity.

  • Height: 6 - 8 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 11
  • Season: Annual 

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.8 or higher

SOWING RATE

3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

8 inches

NOTE

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Dahlberg Daisy

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SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Rock Garden Annuals - This wild flower seed mixture contains annual flowers that are perfect for the rock garden. These dwarf wildflowers only reach approximately 8 inches and have a long bloom season; however, annual flowers only last one year. Annual wildflowers typically drop their flower seeds in the fall and will re-seed themselves and come back the next spring for another beautiful display of colorful flowers.

Seeding Rate: 5,000 wild flower seeds covers approximately 150 square feet

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Rock Garden Perennials - This wild flower seed mixture contains perennial flowers that are perfect for the rock garden. These dwarf wildflowers only reach approximately 8 inches in height and have a long bloom season as the flower seed selection has different flowers blooming at different times. Perennial wildflowers come back year after year and do not need replanted.

Seeding Rate: 5,000 wild flower seeds covers approximately 150 square feet

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 8

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to early summer

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Rich, porous, moist soil, pH 5.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Sweet Woodruff (Asperula Odorata or Galium Odoratum) - Also known as Our Lady's Lace, this low-growing perennial is versatile and grows well from Sweet Woodruff seeds. Often used as a ground cover, Sweet Woodruff herb plants have whorled leaves and small vanilla-scented white flowers in spring. It does make an excellent ground cover plant due to its low-growing nature and spreading habit. Historically, the herb seeds were grown for an aromatic plant that was used as an air freshener and placed in linen closets. Sweet Woodruff herb plants are also natural insect repellents and gardeners often grow them around ornamentals like roses to keep the pests away.

Medicinal uses

As a medicinal herb, Sweet Woodruff was used to treat numerous ailments such as, nerve pain, migraines, and was often used for the treatment of wounds.

woodruff sweet herb

Herb seed | sweet woodruff

How to grow

How To Grow Sweet Woodruff From Seed: Sweet Woodruff seeds germinate best after a period of cold temperatures. Some gardeners will dampen peat moss, mix the herb seeds into the peat moss and then place the peat moss/seed mixture in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 weeks before sowing.

Others will sow the herb seeds in a starter tray, water, seal the tray, and place it in the refrigerator. Finally, the last method of sowing would be to directly sow the Sweet Woodruff seeds outdoors in a prepared seedbed in late winter or first of spring while frosts are still expected.

  • Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 30 - 65 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Depth: 1/4 inch
sweet woodruff seeds

Plant Specifications

Sweet Woodruff prefers a semi-shady spot that's protected from the sun during the hottest part of the day. Shallow rooted and preferring rich, porous soil, it is a good choice near trees, or in problem areas where there are tree roots or other obstructions, like rocks, close to the soil surface. It likes moist conditions, and given enough water will grow to a nice low height of about 8 inches. If it starts to wilt, provide mulch and additional water.

  • Height: 8 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 8
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

34F for 30 days, then 60F for 35 days

AVERAGE GERM TIME

30 - 65 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

9 - 12 inches

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