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Euonymus fortunei, commonly called wintercreeper, is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover and trailing shrub valued for its attractive foliage and ability to spread across the ground or climb when supported. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Well-drained soilWater: Moderate; water regularly while establishingFertilizer: Light feeding in springPruning: Trim as needed to control spreadBest Use: Groundcover, borders, containers, and controlled slopesCold Tolerance: Very good Overview Wintercreeper is a…
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Liriope is one of the most dependable evergreen groundcovers for East Texas. Often called lilyturf or monkey grass, Liriope forms dense clumps of narrow foliage and produces attractive flower spikes in summer and early fall. The Gen1 Greenhouse inventory includes several Liriope selections, including Big Blue, Dwarf, Regular, Royal Purple, Spicata, and Super Blue forms. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to shade, depending on varietySoil: Well-drained soilWater: Moderate; drought…
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Trachelospermum asiaticum, commonly called Asian jasmine or Asiatic jasmine, is a versatile evergreen groundcover and vine for East Texas. It produces glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and can be trained either as a low groundcover or upward onto a support. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Average to fertile, well-drained soilWater: Water regularly until established; drought tolerant once establishedFertilizer: Light annual feedingPruning: Prune in late winter or early…
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