"Joseph Chong" wrote in message
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Hey
Under my deck is an area that previous owner just covered with flat
pebbles.
I am thinking about greening it up. I live in a zone 8-9, Vancouver BC.
The deck faces north and not a lot of light but enough in summer to grow
some lilies near that area.
Any ideas for a good perrineal gorund cover that will live in those
conditions. Not much water will get there, unless I water it. Nothing too
invasive either.
jc

The ideal plant for these conditions is Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae
(aka Euphorbia robbiae, Mrs Robb's Bonnet). It is a stoloniferous evergreen
groundcover that is very happy in dry shade - I have used it many times
under decking and it works great. Gets about a foot tall, increasing to
about 16" when in bloom. Spreads gradually under these conditions but much
faster if given lots of water. Will tolerate extremely low light levels and
considerable dryness.

pam - gardengal