Groundcover or ground cover is any plant that grows over an area of ground. Groundcover provides protection of the topsoil from erosion and drought. In an ecosystem, the ground cover forms the layer of vegetation below the shrub layer known as the herbaceous layer.

Is ground cover a perennial?

Commonly known as lilyturf, all four species of these grass-like blooms are perennials. ... Consider this one of the easier perennial ground covers, namely because it can bloom in partial shade with moist soil.

Does ground cover come back every year?

Not all areas of your yard are conducive to a grassy lawn—and that's where ground cover comes in. ... Hundreds of plants can be used as ground cover—including vines, grasses, plants with spectacular blooms, even low-growing shrubs—and they're perennial, meaning they come back every year from their roots.