Heath and heathers are a bit more difficult to grow, but a mixed planting of different varieties will flower over the entire year. These plants are evergreen with small flowers that cover the entire plant. Erica carnea 'Springwood White' and 'Springwood Pink' are easy to grow. Perennial plants also make nice ground covers. Some are evergreen while others are deciduous.
Sedums make a beautiful ground cover for sunny dry sites.
The thick evergreen leaves tolerate dry sandy conditions, and the flowers bloom for long periods. For silver gray foliage, try Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Lavender Cotton' , with small buttonlike yellow flowers. Portulaca is an excellent annual ground cover that has large colorful flowers all summer. This is one of the best annuals that thrive in a hot, sunny, and sandy spot. Submit your question to the gardening experts.