Groundcover in plant form refers to any low-lying plants with a creeping, spreading habit used to cover sections of ground while requiring minimal maintenance. Often used in plant of turf grass, groundcover is a lovely way to create a low water use area with a beautiful result. Many groundcovers send out flowers during the season, adding a touch of whimsy to their sturdy duty of preventing soil erosion.
Typically, a ground cover plant is some form of a low-growing ornamental perennial plant, but there are also some creeping shrubs that can serve this function, as well as ornamental grasses or self-seeding annuals.