A stepping stone plant is a groundcover that tolerates foot traffic, though some plants can be stepped on more than others. Light traffic plants can withstand occasional traffic; moderate traffic up to a couple of times a day; and heavy traffic bears foot traffic three or more times a day.

Soil amendments such as humus or compost are extremely beneficial; nearly all plants grow better in soil that retains moisture, drains well, and is fairly fertile. Pathways tend to be drier and more compacted than the rest of the yard. An added mixture of soil, sand and small gravel improves poor draining compacted soil. While each plant variety has its own planting and watering recommendations, walkway plants will need water frequently for the first 2 to 4 weeks, or until the plants are established.

Plants with shallow root systems and those that establish new roots at leaf nodes generally perform better in harsher conditions. Click below for more plant information -

	Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda' CHOCOLATE CHIP - (18) Flat Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda' CHOCOLATE CHIP a/k/a Carpenters Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort Zone 4 to 9, maybe 3 to 10, Sun to full shade, at least 3 to 4 hours of sun for best foliage color . Mature foliage height 3 to 4 inch; dwarf habit spreading groundcover. Chocolate with burgundy highlights, shiny, small, rounded leaves form dense, carpet-like, low-growing mat. Depending on the amount of sunlight, leaves are a mix of rich chocolate-purple and gr... $68.94     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Cymbalaria aequitriloba - (18) Flat Cymbalaria aequitriloba - (18) Flat Common Name: Mini Kenilworth Ivy Zones 6 to 10, may not be winter hardy throughout Zone 6 unless grown in a protected area. Part shade to full shade. Plants reach 1 to 2 inches tall and 6 to 8 inches wide; low-growing, semi-evergreen groundcover. Growth rate: Moderate to Fast, easy to grow and control. Kenilworth ivy forms a dense, flat mat of tiny, scalloped, medium green leaves. Tiny, snapdragon-like, mauve-purple flowers with yellow throats emerg... $77.64     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis' - (18) Flat Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis' a/k/a wintercreeper euonymus Zone: 4 to 8. Sun to Shade. Mature size: 1 to 3 inches height; fast spreading, vine-like growth. Dark green, small leaves, with silver veins, have a burgundy hue in winter. Dense, woody-stemmed, broadleaf trailing ground cover spreads as its many stems forms roots. Similar in habit to English ivy. Tolerates poor soils, prefers to grow in medium moisture, well-drained soil. Sunny or shady area ground cover or edger along paths ... $68.94     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	GLECHOMA hederacea 'Variegata' - (18) Flat GLECHOMA hederacea 'Variegata' - (18) Flat Common Name: Variegated Creeping Charlie, Nepeta hederacea 'Variegata', Ale Ivy, Field Balm, Variegated alehoof, variegated ground ivy. Zones 6 to 10. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 2 to 4 inches tall and spread 2 to 4 feet wide; dense, trailing ground cover. Growth rate: aggressive or even invasive in some conditions. This low trailing perennial member of the sage and mint family has heart-shaped leaves that have a hint of mint when fo... $77.64     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Laurentia fluviatilis BLUE STAR CREEPER - (18) Flat Laurentia fluviatilis BLUE STAR CREEPER Zone 6 to 10, may survive in zone 5. Full sun, with some afternoon shade in southern zones. Grows to about 1 to 2 inches high mat of round, green leaves, with about 1 foot spread the first year. Small, light blue, star-shaped flowers from late spring to early summer. Spreading semi-evergreen groundcover. Not invasive. Likes organic, rotted bark soil. Mulch around, not on top of plants. Water well the first year. Water weekly during summer drough... $71.10     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Leptinella gruveri - (18) Flat Leptinella gruveri - (18) Flat Common Name: Miniature Brass Buttons Zones 7 to 9; maybe hardy to zone 5 in certain conditions. Part sun to full shade. Plants form a one inch flat carpeting perennial; Growth rate: Fast; runners form a rugged carpet of green. Tiny greenish flowers appear over tiny serrated chartreuse leaves in early to mid-summer. Excellent as an evergreen lawn substitute or to fill-in between stepping stones. Tolerates foot traffic and wet areas. May enter dormancy du... $77.64     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Leptinella squalida - (18) Flat Leptinella squalida - (18) Flat Common Name: 'Platt's Black' Brass Buttons, brass button, Black Brass Buttons; formerly known as Cotula squalida and by the common name creeping cotula Zones 5 to 10, perhaps 4, Evergreen in USDA Zones 9-10. Full sun to part shade. Plants form a one to two inch flat carpeting perennial; Growth rate: Fast; runners form a rugged carpet of green. Tiny fern-like bronzy-black leaves form a spreading mat that tolerates some foot traffic. Dark gold flowers bl... $77.64     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Mazus reptans - (18) Flat Mazus reptans a/k/a Creeping mazus, Blue mazus. Zone: 4 to 8, may need to mulch or protection in zone 4 and 5. Full sun to part shade. Mature size: 3 inch height, quick spreading groundcover. Narrow, bright green leaves form a dense, foliage carpet. Tiny, purplish-blue, tubular, orchid-like flowers with yellow and white markings appear in small clusters from late spring / early summer to frost. Semi-evergreen, low, creeping perennial. Grow in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil... $68.94     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Mazus reptans 'Albus' - (18) Flat Mazus reptans 'Albus' a/k/a Creeping mazus, White mazus. Zone: 4 to 8, may need to mulch or protection in zone 4 and 5. Full sun to part shade. Mature size: 3 inch height, quick spreading groundcover. Narrow, bright green leaves form a dense, foliage carpet. Tiny, white, orchid-like flowers appear in small clusters from late spring / early summer to frost. Semi-evergreen, low, creeping perennial. Grow in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil; for best performance place in moist, ... $68.94     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Ophiopogon japonicus 'Mondo Grass' - (18) Flat Ophiopogon japonicus 'Mondo Grass' a/k/a mondo grass, dwarf lily turf, snakebeard Zones 7 to 10; Filtered sun or deep shade. Mature size 6 to 12 inches height, forms a dense grass-like groundcover. Dark green, grass-like leaves emerge in clumps from a network of rhizomes that grow just below the soil surface. With age the clumps will merge to form a soft dense carpet of foliage. In summer, tiny spikes of small purple flowers are hidden in the dense foliage. Very easy to grow evergreen ... $61.02     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Ophiopogon japonicus 'Mondo Grass' - 72 cell pack Ophiopogon japonicus 'Mondo Grass' a/k/a mondo grass, dwarf lily turf, snakebeard Zones 7 to 10; Filtered sun or deep shade. Mature size 6 to 12 inches height, forms a dense grass-like groundcover. Dark green, grass-like leaves emerge in clumps from a network of rhizomes that grow just below the soil surface. With age the clumps will merge to form a soft dense carpet of foliage. In summer, tiny spikes of small purple flowers are hidden in the dense foliage. Very easy to grow evergreen ... $64.80     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' - (18) Flat Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' dwarf mondo grass, dwarf lily turf, snakebeard Zones 6 to 10; Filtered sun or deep shade. Mature size 2 to 3 inches height, forms a dense grass-like groundcover. Dark green, very fine, grass-like leaves emerge in clumps from a network of rhizomes that grow just below the soil surface. With age the clumps will merge to form a soft dense carpet of foliage. In summer, tiny spikes of small pale lavender flowers are hidden in the dense foliage. Very easy to grow ... $62.46     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' - (72) cell pack Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' dwarf mondo grass, dwarf lily turf, snakebeard Zones 6 to 10; Filtered sun or deep shade. Mature size 2 to 3 inches height, forms a dense grass-like groundcover. Dark green, very fine, grass-like leaves emerge in clumps from a network of rhizomes that grow just below the soil surface. With age the clumps will merge to form a soft dense carpet of foliage. In summer, tiny spikes of small pale lavender flowers are hidden in the dense foliage. Very easy to grow ... $74.88     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana Variegata' - (18) Flat Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana Variegata' - (18) Flat Common Name: Variegated Dwarf Mondo Grass Zones 7 to 11. Full sun to full shade. Mature size 2 to 3 inches height, forms a dense grass-like groundcover. Short, dark green upright foliage, with thin silvery-cream margins. Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Plant in container, in mass as small clusters or large; small-scale ground cover in rock gardens, between stepping stones or low border edging. Drought tolerant and ... $69.00     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Ophiopogon japonicus 'Silver Mist' - (18) Flat Ophiopogon japonicus 'Silver Mist' Variegated mondo grass, Variegated lily turf, snakebeard Zones 7 to 10; Filtered sun or deep shade. Mature size 6 to 8 inches height, forms a dense grass-like groundcover. Green and sparkling silver variegation, very fine, grass-like leaves emerge in clumps from a network of rhizomes that grow just below the soil surface. With age the clumps will merge to form a soft dense carpet of foliage. In summer, tiny spikes of small pale lavender flowers are hi... $63.54     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' - (18) Flat Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' a/k/a: Black mondo grass, black lilyturf, snakebeard. Zones 5 to 9; may need a protected location in Zone 5 and 6A. Full sun to partial shade, part shade is probably the best to maintain dark coloring. This clumping perennial in the lily family spreads by underground stolons to form a dense evergreen grass-like groundcover. One of the few 'black-leafed' plants in existence; with narrow purplish-black, leaves. White (sometimes flushed pink) flower sp... $72.18     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Pratia angulata- (18) Flat Pratia angulata- (18) Flat Common Name: White Star Creeper, Creeping Pratia, Fragrant Carpet Zones 7 to 9, maybe hardy to zone 5 with winter protection. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 1 to 2 inches tall; creeping stems may spread indefinitely to form a ground cover mat. Growth rate: Medium, however it can spread aggressively in ideal growing conditions. Creeping, evergreen perennial forms a flat mat of tiny tiny round leaves. White star-shaped flowers with purple veining bloom f... $77.64     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Sagina subulata - (18) Flat Sagina subulata - (18) Flat Common Name: Irish Moss or Pearlwort Zones 4 to 9. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 1 inch tall and 6 to 12 inches wide; very low moss-like ground cover. Growth rate: Moderate. Evergreen groundcover spreads slowly to form a dense, very low moss-like carpet of bright shamrock-green feathery foliage. Tiny white flowers appear in late spring to summer. Tolerant of sandy or rocky soil, Sagina needs regular moisture, but detest both drought and soggy wet s... $77.64     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Sagina subulata glabrata 'Aurea' - (18) Flat Sagina subulata glabrata 'Aurea' - (18) Flat Common Name: golden pearlwort, Scotch moss Zones 3 to 9. Full sun to part shade. Plants reach 1 inch tall and 6 to 12 inches wide; very low moss-like ground cover. Growth rate: Moderate. Evergreen groundcover spreads slowly to form a dense, very low moss-like carpet of bright neon-yellow feathery foliage. Tiny white flowers appear in late spring to summer. Tolerant of sandy or rocky soil, Sagina needs regular moisture, but detest both drou... $77.64     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Sedum lydium - (18) Flat Sedum lydium - (18) Flat Common Name: stonecrop. Zones 3 to 9. Full sun. Plants reach 2 inches tall and 8 to 12 inches wide; creeping rhizome groundcover habit; semi-evergreen. Growth rate: fast. Sedum lydium develops into a very low carpet of small bright green foliage tufts with sporadic dense clusters of tiny white flowers in summer. Flower's white carpel changes to red, and appear pink. Planted in full sun or in drought, leaves turn copper-red then bronzes in fall. Performs best ... $70.08     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Thymus citriodorus 'Creeping Lemon' Thyme - (18) Flat Thymus citriodorus 'Creeping Lemon' Thyme Zone 4 to Zone 10, Full Sun to partial sun. 2 to 4 inch high; spreading mat. Variable prostrate perennial, with slender, creeping stems and tiny, ovate to oblong, hairy, dark green leaves, with lemon scented foliage. Clusters of purple flowers in the summer. Plant in light, well-drained soil. Good for ground cover, rock gardens, planting in gravel and containers. Tolerates some foot traffic.Clean lemon scent popular with humans, yet extreme... $71.10     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' (25) plants Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' (25) plants Common Name: Red Creeping Thyme Zones 3 to 8. Full sun. Plants reach 1 to 4 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide; fragrant evergreen groundcover. Growth rate: Moderate. 'Coccineus' forms a dense, flat mat of evergreen, dark green leaves that are smothered in bright magenta-red flowers from early thru midsummer. In fall, the foliage turns a beautiful bronze. Native to Mediterranean regions, creeping thyme thrives in hot, dry conditions. ... $89.70     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Sold in multiples of (25) plants Quantity
	Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' - (18) Flat Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' - (18) Flat Common Name: Red Creeping Thyme Zones 3 to 8. Full sun. Plants reach 1 to 4 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide; fragrant evergreen groundcover. Growth rate: Moderate. 'Coccineus' forms a dense, flat mat of evergreen, dark green leaves that are smothered in bright magenta-red flowers from early thru midsummer. In fall, the foliage turns a beautiful bronze. Native to Mediterranean regions, creeping thyme thrives in hot, dry conditions. E... $72.24     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	THYMUS serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' - (18) Flat THYMUS serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' a/k/a creeping thyme, mother-of-thyme, wild thyme Zone: 4 to 9. Sun. Mature size: 1 to 3 inches height; 2 feet wide. Creeping, cascading habit. Long-blooming, light pink flowers will be one of the first thymes to flower each year. Tiny, rounded, fragrant, fuzzy, olive green leaves form a flat evergreen mat in warm winter climates. Grow in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant, but grows robustly with plenty of water. Cut back stem... $71.10     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Trachelospermum asiaticum - (18) Flat Trachelospermum asiaticum a/k/a Asiatic Jasmine, Asian Jasmine, Dwarf Jasmine, Japanese Star Jasmine, Dwarf Confederate jasmine, small leaf Confederate jasmine Zone: 7 to 10. Sun to Shade. Prefers some shade in zone 10. Mature size: 6 to 24 inches tall; spreading evergreen ground cover. Glossy green 1 to 2 inch long leaves form a thick, compact foliage carpet with fragrant, yellowish-white flowers in spring. Easy-to-grow in any well-drained soil, even in salty locations, but grow best ... $61.38     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Veronica 'Waterperry Blue' - (18) Flat Veronica 'Waterperry Blue' - (18) Flat Common Name: Creeping Speedwell Zones 4 to 8, maybe 9. Full sun to part shade; light afternoon shade in southern zones. Plants reach 4 to 6 inches tall and 12 inches wide; creeping, low-growing, long-flowering groundcover. Growth rate: Moderate. Semi-evergreen, glossy green leaves; small, soft lavender-blue flowers, with white eye, mass in waves of blooms from late spring to fall. During cooler months, glossy, deep green leaves' burgundy and coppe... $77.64     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	VINCA minor 'Alba' - (18) Flat VINCA minor 'Alba' a/k/a common Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle Zone: 4 to 9. Sun to Shade. Prefers moderate to dense shade in southern zones and tolerates sun in northern zones. Mature size: 4 to 6 inches height; fast spreading, vine-like growth. Large white flowers on erect stems over small, lance-shaped glossy green leaves. Evergreen trailing vine flowers in early spring, with sporadic flowering in summer and fall. Easy-to-grow in any well-drained soil, but grow best in fertile, loamy s... $68.94     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	VINCA minor 'Bowles' - (18) Flat VINCA minor 'Bowles' a/k/a common Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle Zone: 4 to 9. Full sun to deep shade. Prefers moderate to dense shade in southern zones and tolerates sun in northern zones. Mature size: 4 to 6 inches height; fast spreading, vine-like growth. Large violet-blue flowers on erect stems over small, lance-shaped glossy green leaves. Evergreen trailing vine flowers in early spring, with sporadic flowering in summer and fall. Easy-to-grow in any well-drained soil, but grow best i... $68.94     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugart' - (18) Flat Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugart' a/k/a common Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle Zone: 4 to 9. Sun to Shade. Prefers moderate to dense shade in southern zones and tolerates sun in northern zones. Mature size: 6 inches height; fast spreading, vine-like growth. Blue flowers on erect stems over narrow white variegation on lance shaped glossy green leaves. Evergreen trailing vine flowers in early spring, with sporadic flowering in summer and fall. Easy-to-grow in any well-drained soil, but grow best ... $71.10     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity
	Vinca minor 'Traditional' - (18) Flat Vinca minor 'Traditional' a/k/a Periwinkle, Big Leaf Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle Zone: 4 to 9. Sun to Shade. Prefers moderate to dense shade in southern zones and tolerates sun in northern zones. Mature size: 4 to 6 inches height; fast spreading, vine-like growth. An excellent, weed-smothering, evergreen groundcover with small, solid dark green leaves. From mid to late spring, lovely lavender-blue flowers about the size of a nickle appear just above the foliage, creating a tranquil ef... $63.54     View Details Requested Delivery Date: [Calendar] Quantity

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