Ground covers

Hemigraphis alternata, Hemigraphis colorataFamily: AcanthaceaeRed Ivy, Red Flame Ivy, Waffle plantOrigin: Malay Archipelago This plant is suitable for growing indoors. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings. Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens,for terrariums.

Asystasia gangeticaFamily: AcanthaceaeChinese Violet, Creeping Foxglove, Ganges PrimroseOrigin: India Asystasia gangetica can be used as a mass planting under large trees and borders in full sun, semi-shade or full shade. It is also a good container plant. Leaves have been eaten as spinach by the local people. This ground cover

Alternanthera sp.Family: AmaranthaceaeBloodleaf Amaranth redroot, ‘scarlet temple’. This groundhugging and evergreen groundcover is usually grown for its brilliant foliage. Two color variations are available – one form has brownish red and green leaves with shadings of pink; the other has green and yellow leaves. The flowers of this plant are