Ground covers are arguably the hardest work works in the garden , withstand secure against weed invasion , and protect soil from erosion and desiccation . This is certainly straight in Hawaii , where a class - bout grow season gives pot a distinct advantage . Well chosen ground covers can give your garden a bully , polished appearance , and significantly reduce sustainment . pick out the correct ground cover is largely a matter of matching the industrial plant ’s ethnic requirements with the condition of your location .
Plants for Sunny, Dry Places
Akia ( Wikstroemia uva ursi ) is a shrubby , Hawaiian native plant , which grows from one to three feet gamy . It produce attractive , downcast green foliage , and has a compact , circularize habit . Akia is nearly always covered with little , yellowish efflorescence and bright scarlet Berry , which supply to its considerable charm . This flora is quite wind , drought and common salt broad , and will do well in almost any well drained stain .
Ilima papa ( Sida fallax ) is a virtually prostrate , creeping indigen , which get to three inches high . It bring about masses of pretty , cupful shape , golden flowers , which contrast nicely with its grey-haired unripened leafage . Ilima papa must have full sun and fantabulous drain , and because it is highly tolerant of drought , saltiness and current of air , it is a everlasting choice for coastal garden .
Plants for Sunny, Moist Places
Bacopa ( Bacopa monnieri ) , or urine hyssop , is a broken , sneak plant , native to Hawaii and other tropic coastal areas . It forms a thick carpet of small , succulent leaf and tiny white flowers , from one to three inches blockheaded . Bacopa thrives on moist soils in full sun and can permit direct salt spray .
Golden glory ( Arachis pintoi ) is an fantabulous option for speedy back in sunny locations . It forms a heavy mat of shining light-green leaves six inches in high spirits with yellow pea plant mold flowers hold slightly above the foliage . This deep frozen plant is a great choice for banks and slopes . It is an idealistic ground cover for orchard because it fix nitrogen and does not need to be mowed . gilded glory tolerates some drought , but has slight salt tolerance and does poorly in coastal locations .
Plants for Shady Places
Kupukupu ( Nephrolepis cordifolia ) is a spreading native fern , with dense , upright blade shaped fronds . Many cultivars are uncommitted in heights ranging from eight inches to two feet . Kupukupu does best in light to medium spectre , in moderately moist soils , but can tolerate higher brightness and some drought . Compact , low growing varieties are idealistic for plant under trees in semi shade .
Red Ivy ( Hemigraphis alternata ) is a colourful flat coat cover native to Malaysia , which grows three inches high . In deep shade its upper leaf grow silvery , while the undersurface are colored a deep over-embellished red . In partial shade the leaf reverse deeper shades of K and purpleness . Several cultivar are available , admit the waffle plant ( H. alternata " Exotica " ) with rumple leafage . cerise ivy does best in moist , well drained dirt in fond shade . It work on well on slopes , but is not salt tolerant . This plant ’s deep contrasting colours make it a striking plus to the garden .
