Creeping Jenny is characterized by sunny yellow, sweetly scented flowers and its little green oval-shaped leaves. It does well in zones three through eight in full or partial shade. Creeping Jenny likes moist soil and reaches a height of about two to four inches. Periwinkle sports beautifully colored blue flowers and has shiny green foliage. They thrive in full to partial shade in zones four through nine.
Periwinkle likes soil that is rich with humus, moist, and loosely packed.
The many varieties of ground cover available through garden centers and mail-order catalogs allows endless possibilities for landscaping. Properly maintained landscaping is not only beautiful - it will add value to your property. Ground cover is inexpensive, easy to grow and maintain, and it is an attractive addition to any landscaping project. Landscaping with natural ground cover is an option in problem areas. Growing and maintaining ground cover is easy, and there are many fast-growing varieties.