Jan wrote in message ...
I have three rose bushes growing in a north section of my garden.
Tricky, but they have survived now for 7+ years. I have been trying,
with limited success, to grow creeping baby's breath as ground cover
around the roses. Sometimes the baby's breath makes it through the
winter, sometimes not. I am looking for ideas for ground cover in this
bed. Grass wants to take over. I also have to watch for rust and black
spot. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Regards,
Jan

Try growing 'Mother of Thyme'(Thymus Praecox). It's hardy to zone 3.
I just bought some from Logee's.