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Choosing the right groundcover plants for Zone 2 can help create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape that withstands drought conditions. Here are the top 7 drought-tolerant groundcovers suitable for Zone 2 gardens.
1. Sedum (Stonecrop)
Sedum, also known as stonecrop, is a hardy succulent that thrives in dry, rocky soils. It requires minimal watering once established and offers a variety of colors and textures to enhance your garden.
2. Creeping Thyme
Creeping thyme is a fragrant, drought-tolerant groundcover that produces tiny flowers in summer. It is perfect for filling in gaps between paving stones or as a lawn alternative in dry areas.
3. Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Bearberry is a low-growing shrub with evergreen leaves and red berries. It adapts well to poor soils and requires little water, making it ideal for harsh, dry conditions in Zone 2.
4. Blue Star Creeper (Isotoma fluviatilis)
Blue Star Creeper is a charming groundcover with tiny blue flowers. It tolerates drought once established and spreads quickly to cover bare patches efficiently.
5. Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi)
Ice Plant is a succulent with vibrant, daisy-like flowers. It thrives in dry, sunny spots and is highly drought-resistant, making it perfect for Zone 2 landscapes.
6. Woolly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus)
Woolly Thyme features soft, silvery foliage and small purple flowers. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant groundcover suitable for rocky slopes and garden paths.
7. Sedum Reflexum (Blue Spruce Stonecrop)
This variety of Sedum has blue-gray, spiky foliage and is extremely drought-tolerant. It adds texture and color to dry, sunny areas in Zone 2 gardens.