Many of the heath and heather species are hardy in zone 6 and have dense, feather foliage with tiny, bell-like pink to purple flowers.
Creeping Mahonia is a native plant that has bronze-edged leaves in fall and produces bright, yellow blooms. Plants like variegated ground ivy, bronze dutch clover, and golden creeping speedwell offer unparalleled color and durability. Each of these is a tough, tenacious plant that will gradually cover an area with vibrant greenery. Some of the classics often used as ground cover include vinca, ivy, creeping juniper, or wintercreeper. Persistent greenery has the advantage of year-round beauty and ease of care. There is much to be said for a constant green carpet across the landscape. Many plants that offer outstanding foliage options are useful as ground covers. This gives the zone 6 gardener many more choices than traditional ground covers, which may not survive in cold winters. The options for hardy ground covers actually range from evergreen, perennial, flowering, fruiting, tall, short, fast- or slow-growing, and many more in between. Persistent, evergreen ground covers can also hide a multitude of eyesores, and no one is the wiser. Ground covers can be used as an alternative to a lawn as well as a mulching substitute.
Choosing hardy ground cover plants also depends upon the height, growth rate, foliage type, and other site characteristics desired. USDA ground cover plants in zone 6 are also often exposed to long, hot summer temperatures and must, therefore, be very adaptable to a wide range of weather conditions. Zone 6 ground covers must also be hardy to temperatures that may plummet below -10 degrees Fahrenheit (-23 C.). They conserve moisture, repel weeds, provide seamless transitional green spaces, reduce erosion, and more. Ground covers serve a multitude of purposes.
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