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Groundcovers

Plants that are low-growing, form a dense mat of foliage, and spread easily by stolons, runners or rhizomes. [NALT]

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Ajuga reptans: Common Bugle, Bugleweed, Carpet Bugleweed

FP026/FPS26 by Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail HansenFebruary 6, 2019

Aspidistra elatior Cast Iron Plant

FP053/FPS53 by Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail HansenJuly 26, 2022A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Canavalia maritima Beach Bean, Bay Bean

FP100/FPS100 by Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail HansenMarch 8, 2023A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Carissa grandiflora Natal Plum, Common Carissa

FP107/FPS107 by Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail HansenMarch 8, 2023A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Lagerstroemia indica 'New Orleans' New Orleans Crape Myrtle

FP317/FPS-317 by Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail HansenNovember 6, 2023A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Monarda punctata Bee Balm, Horsemint

FP413/FPS413 by Edward F. Gilman, Terry Delvalle, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail HansenJanuary 11, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Narcissus spp. Daffodil, Narcissus

FP423/FPS423 by Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail HansenNovember 27, 2023A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Pilea cadierei Aluminum Plant

FP478/FPS478 by Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail HansenJanuary 16, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Pilea microphylla Artillery Plant

FP479/FPS479 by Edward F. GilmanMay 3, 2023A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

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