Want a fast spreading ground cover

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kgallagher Taunton, MA Mar 26, 2009

Hello,

I am looking to get a fast spreading ground cover. The zone is 6 and the area is full sun and the soil is pretty acidic.
We are having trouble getting grass to grow so I just want to cover the area with a nice pretty ground cover that spreads quickly.
I was looking at Sedum or Thymus any suggestions?
I want something fairly invasive to take over.

THANKS!

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midwest_tyro Mount Prospect, IL(Zone 5b) Mar 26, 2009

How about Vinca Minor?

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/adv_search.php?searcher%5Bcommon%5D=&searcher%5Bfamily%5D=&searcher%5Bgenus%5D=vinca&searcher%5Bspecies%5D=minor&searcher%5Bcultivar%5D=&searcher%5Bhybridizer%5D=&searcher%5Bgrex%5D=&search_prefs%5Bblank_cultivar%5D=&search_prefs%5Bsort_by%5D=rating&images_prefs=both&Search=Search

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NatureLover1950 Vicksburg, MS(Zone 8a) Mar 26, 2009

Sedum dasyphyllum major is evergreen, prefers dry ground, and has an indefinite spread. I'm planning to get it started on a steep, dry, west facing bank in my yard this spring. I like that it's evergreen so it will be able to hold the ground even during the winter. Stepables (online) offers it but you might find it in a local nursery.

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kgallagher Taunton, MA Mar 27, 2009

I like the Vinca Minor; maybe I will try that.

Thanks!

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