One of the things most landscapes need is a ground cover. These might work for areas that do not need to be walked on and would certainly offer wildlife much more cover than a lawn. Both species can grow well with a fair amount of shade as well. Virginia creeper (to the right) is low growing as a ground cover, much better for brick than english ivy, and offers good fall color. As a ground cover I usually see it at less than a foot tall. (Top) Jewel weed offers a taller ground cover (think waist high or a little less) with redish flowers in the summer. Legend has it that this plant can be used to relieve Posion Ivy irritations by rubbing its leaves onto one's skin.
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