Hardiness varies with species. Space plants 3 to 4 ft. Hardy to 10 degrees. Space 3 to 5 ft. It's one of the best ground covers for cold areas, and takes full sun in desert climates better than ivy.
Nurseries carry several varieties.
Leaves are green or variegated and grow 1 to 2 in. Hardy to -20 degrees. Space plants 2 ft. No matter how good your soil and how much water and fertilizer you apply, few grass varieties grow well in light shade and none grow well in heavy shade. But dozens of ground covers thrive in both.