Groundcover question

I'm looking for suggestions for an evergreen, low-growing groundcover. I would love something with berries or flowers.

This area is a narrow area on the side of my house. There are large shrubs (gardenias, crepe myrtles) growing over there, plus the a/c unit, so it's hard to maneuver a lawn mower. One end of the area gets afternoon sun. The other end is part- to dappled shade. Foot traffic isn't an issue.

There's a wall there and the area is slightly sloped, so something that would GENTLY cascade would be very nice. Not too much, though, since I don't want to have to go into my neighbor's yard to cut it very often. Also, it can't be too much of a thug, for the same reason.

Not interested in Asian jasmine or liriope--looking for something a little more unusual. Anyone have any ideas?

You might try Golden groundsel, Packera ovobata, I have it and it is very nice, I really like it http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PAOB6

Wow, Josephine, that is very nice. So are several other things I saw at that link. Thanks!

I love the blue blooms on creeping veronica, would work on the full sun side of the bed. http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/76872/

Lulu, I love that plant too. But I haven't had much luck growing it in the heavy clay that is on that side of the house. In fact, the nice clump I planted just last year is nowhere to be seen right now. :( I'm so bummed!

Oh sorry to hear that, I don't envy that Dallas clay, even when it's in Garland. I'm glad you mentioned the vinca. I planted some last year and noticed today it's popping up everywhere. I'm going to move it around the kids sandbox...we shall see who tramples who. lol

My front yard has similiar conditions. It faces west but I have two large oaks that provide lots of shade. I have planted wild violets and dead nettle. Both have done great and the violets stayed green all winter (7a). I'll take pictures tomorrow so you can see.

Debbie

Pattie, have you considered a thymus? http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/search.php?q=thymus&Search=Search+PlantFiles

Or helianthemums? http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/search.php?q=helianthemum&Search=Search+PlantFiles

Or prostrate rosemary http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/58699/
The hardiness zone in the PlantFiles is not quite accurate. I have had this plant (in topiary training) outside zone 8a with no winter harm.

Much as I like both of them, prostrate rosemary and helianthemums haven't been hardy for me.

I LOVE creeping thyme, but don't see it around much. TJ, do you have any that you could share?

This grows fast and VERY easy to propagate:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/90720/
and this one:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/112761/

No, Pattie. I wish I did. Maybe some day.