Creeping mahonia (mahonia repens): This lovely ground cover (sometimes called Oregon grape holly) is evergreen and at a foot high is a little bigger than some of the other shade perennials.

Source: https://www.coloradohometownweekly.com/2023/06/07/juli-sarris-colorado-state-university-extension-some-perennials-have-it-made-in-the-shade/

For example, early in their life, fawns will lie in ground cover when their mother is away to help them hide from predators.

Source: https://wjon.com/wildlife-experts-advise-leaving-abandoned-wildlife-alone/

I asked O’Connell to identify her personal favorites in the ground cover, shrub, and tree categories.

Source: https://www.dailynews.com/2023/07/01/exploring-the-exotic-wonders-of-australian-native-plants-nursery/

The Albemarle County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of the fire was downed power lines that sparked and ignited the ground cover.

Source: https://augustafreepress.com/news/open-field-brush-fire-in-albemarle-county-caused-by-fallen-power-line/