Ground Cover

[Cherished]

Hello everyone. I am searching for a few different types of ground cover to plant through out our garden that will hopefully take over instead of weeds and grass (or at least disguise the weeds and grass a little until we have a chance to weed the garden) I like green plants however it'd be nice to scatter some colour around so something that has a little flower would be nice or even different coloured leaves such as red or purple. Oh and if it's not asking tooooo much if it was edible that would be a huge bonus and one more thing (incase I wasn't already being picky enough), I guess it will need to grow in shade & sun or I will need to plant something which likes sun and something different in the shady areas. Thanks so much to anyone with suggestions!

[Cherished]

I know I might be being a little impatient but can anyone help?

[*Beema*]

Ok this is a bit of a challenge for me as I am a Landscape Architect, but I work in SA, and have done work in the ACT, so certainly different climates to where you are living, so if you give me sometime I will come back with a list for you, I just have to go out onsite and do a presentation this morning, but can come back later today unless you get some answers in the meantime

[*Beema*]

I am so sorry for not getting back to you

Here are the species that would suit your area, that have either colour changes in their leaves or flowers, and are generally all a good bold green

Rhoeo discolor dwarf, this has green on the topside of the leaf with a purple underneath (I :heart: this plant!)
Viola hederacea (native violet, this grows well in the shade and sun, has a pruple flower)
Trachelospermum jasminoides (jasmine, this has a strong smell, but is lovely, also a very efficient climber, has a white flower)
Myoporum ellipticum (Myoporums are a great groundcovers, I use them a lot, very hardy, reliable and have a small white flower)
Brachyscome multifida (Another "proven" species, has a nice daisy like white flower as well)

HTH's so sorry for not getting back to you earlier

[Cupcake]

I think we have the purple/ green plant Beema mentioned, i plated only a few 'bulbs' of it in dads garden a couple years ago and it completely took off!

Id love to plant Jasmine in my garden as i love the smell but am too scared it will take over the whole yard? Ive heard if its not boxed in it will go wild!

[*Beema*]

Jasmine is vigerous in SA so it will be even moreso in QLD with the heat and humidity, and I agree it would be best as a climber going from a pot

[Cherished]

Wow thank you SO MUCH Beema that's great! so many to choose from too! I really appreciate your help!

Ammaki I'm kind hoping being a ground cover that Jasmin would take off so maybe that would be a good choice. Maybe put it in a pot and you can still enjoy the scent

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Rhoeo discolor dwarf, this has green on the topside of the leaf with a purple underneath (I :heart: this plant!)

We have this in our gardens and we had to split them and put in another garden bed as well. I love the purple underside of them too And the best thing, water hardy little buggers they are! Gotta love that hey