Ground covers for shade

Nine plants that quic fill in where others fear to tread. It is ofter the case that we gardeners find ourselves with a shady corner in our yard where

nothing grows. What we long for is one plant that will take to that spot and cover it so that we don't have to think about it again. If that plant happens to be attractive and keep out weeds, as well, so much the better. For many years, the quintessential American shade ground cover was ivy (Hedera helix and cvs.). It was one of the only trouble-free plants in nurseries to get the job done. Now, however, a wide selection of plants is available

that can cover large areas of ground without the benefit of a lot of sun. You probably won't even consider ivy if you firt check out these nine outstanding plants for your shady spot.

BY W. George Schmid