successful ground cover under bloodgood Japanese maple?

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dlhein New Windsor, NY May 03, 2008

I've been told by several friends who are more advanced gardeners that myrtle should work. However, two landscapers and a landscaping supply store told me NOTHING will grow under a Japanese maple once summer gets hot and dry unless I water it constantly and then maybe not even then. I understand the reason, but I thought I would ask on this forum if anyone has ever had success growing any ground cover under a bloodgood Japanese maple, and if so what. Thank you.

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plantfreak78 Rolesville, NC(Zone 7b) May 06, 2008

I'm not sure what "myrtle" is but here in NC we grow Pachysandra and Dwarf Mondo (Ophiopogon) under them with no problems.

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lbrabec (Lynn) Omaha, NE(Zone 5a) May 06, 2008

Ajuga might work.It likes it dry.

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ccove West Islip, NY(Zone 6b) May 12, 2008

I have Hosta, Ferns, Bleeding hearts and Iris.

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heyitsmejudy Lawrenceville, GA May 13, 2008

We planted ajuga under ours... the colors match beautifully with the burgundy of the maple.

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