Shady backyard: id a plant, groundcover recommendations - Ask Extension
Hi,
Wondering whether this is a weed or something to encourage in my shady woodsy backyard.
Also attached image of a muddy area where grass doesn't...
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Shady backyard: id a plant, groundcover recommendations #640173
Asked May 24, 2020, 10:08 AM EDT
Hi,
Wondering whether this is a weed or something to encourage in my shady woodsy backyard.
Also attached image of a muddy area where grass doesn't grow. When it rains, water runs down this area. Any recommendations of a good groundcover? (shade)
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
It looks like sweet woodruff. It would be a good ground cover for shade. https://extension.sdstate.edu/sweet-woodruff-attractive-groundcover-shady-gardens Here is some good info about gardening in the shade. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/gardening-shade . Be sure to look at the 30 Best Plants for Tough Sites.
The wet area could be a rain garden area as well. https://extension.umn.edu/landscape-design/rain-gardens
