Spreading Groundcover Pack - 32+ Plants per 500 sq.ft. 

Muhlenbergia rigens

Spreading groundcovers are the most affordable lawn alternative out there. These large yet low-growing plants can quickly fill-in big areas and stand up to heat. From blue-green to gold & soft hues in between these plants thrive in settings were conventional lawn was once growing. As long as soil drainage and fertility is mitigated adequately with a light compost treatment and placement of gravel at the bottoms of planting holes (see exceptions below). 

• SUN: Ceanothus 'Yankee Point', Coyote Brush 'Pigeon Point', Manzanita 'Pacific Mist' or 'Emerald Carpet', Buckwheat 'Bruce Dickson' - must be planted on slope OR in holes with gravel at base unless soil is exceptionally sandy

• SHADE: Manzanita/Bearberry 'Point Reyes', Raspberry 'Emerald Carpet', Hummingbird Sage, Hardy Geranium
• SILVER: Silver Carpet Daisy (Lessingia), Spreading Sagebrush (Artemisia), Red Buckwheat

These mounding groundcovers can be planted in groupings for a clean contemporary look or mixed at random for something more wild. Rebate qualifying and best on drip irrigation. Pair with sages, succulents or trees. 

Sizing & Install

Silver Plants spaced @ 3 feet. Sun & Shade Plants spaced @ 4-6 feet. Placing 2" of gravel at the bottom of planting holes is recommended for all soils that aren't naturally sandy, very sloped or significantly rocky.

• Space Ground covers 4-5 sq.ft. for full coverage in 1 year (double spacing for 2 year fill-in)

• Amend with 1/2" of half decomposed granite / half compost added to soil surface 1-2x a year for first 3 years

Consistent irrigation is required for 1st year's establishment and in extended dry seasons thereafter. For a stunning look, sprinkle seasonal wildflower seeds (like california poppies, evening primrose) or medium-height shrubs (like salvia clevelandii or microphylla) in between. 

Comes with Suggested Layouts Guide