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Re: noninvasive groundcover suggestions?

At 09:08 AM 3/31/97 -0800, Dave Encisco wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I've spent most of this month reclaiming my yard from the Vinca minor,
>Hedera and Tropaeolum that was planted by a previous low maintenance
>gardener. Hopefully I've gotten most of it, though I don't think I'll
>ever eradicate the Calla that thrives in my yard.
>
>Now I'm looking for some manageable groundcover suggestions that won't
>take over other plants and shrubs (and the neighbors' yard as well). I
>have many spots in the yard to replant, some clay; a built up fir bark
>bed; some shade and some direct sun. I have replanted a couple of
>areas with different types of creeping Thyme, but I looking for more
>ideas and suggestions that differ from what everyone else in the
>neighborhood plants.
>
>Any suggestions or helpful books would be greatly appreciated!
>
>Thanks,
>Dave
>
>Menlo Park (zone 9)
>San Francisco Bay Area
>
Dave, 

Try Epimedium for your shady spots. I have two, E. sulfureum and E. 'Rose
Queen.' Both tolerate dry shade, have lovely flowers and great,
semi-evergreen foliage, and spread slowly.
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