Ground cover

[Mitzi M]

Actually, Perennial Peanut (Arachis pintoi) dosen't require mowing but will tolerate it. It's very compact and if planted densly enough will cover and choke out weeds quite effectively. It's quite attractive, and once established can tolerate neglect. I think it might be a good plant for your slope. Depending on your budget and the area to be covered, ideally you'll want plugs at about 1' centers or 4" pots at 2'-3' on center on well prepared soil. For a large area you might consider "hydro-sprigging" - basically chopped up live sprigs applied with a tackifier.

You might try Lillyturf (Liriope muscari)or its shorter cousin, mondo grass. There are a few varieties - all attractive on a slope and do not need mowing.

Other good native grouncovers for slopes include 'Ae'Ae(Bacopa monnieri)which is very low and compact, has pretty white flowers and thrives in sun and moist soil. Also consider the native sword fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia). It fills in fairly fast and makes a nice dense 10"-18" cover. Good luck!

Mitzi

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