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Definition of ground cover. 1  1 : the small plants on a forest floor except young trees. 2  2a : a planting of low plants (as ivy) that covers the ground in place of turfb : a plant adapted for use as ground cover.
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates full shade. Prefers moist, humusy soils in part shade. Plant 12-18 apart to cover large areas. Vinca minor commonly know as vinca or periwinkle is one of the most popular and widely used ground covers. Trailing stems with smooth, evergreen leaves (to 1.5 long) root at the nodes as they go along the ground and quickly spread to form an attractive ground cover.