Like regular plants, weeds have to undergo the process of seed germination and require plenty of space to spread.
However, if you plant groundcovers in that space, adequate sunlight won’t be able to reach the weeds anymore, and the dense groundcover growth will limit weed spread.
That’s why this article is so important!
I’m going to show you the 12 best groundcovers to keep weeds away from your garden! Let’s get started!
12 Fast-Growing Groundcovers For Weed Control
1) Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia)
Creeping jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae
Creeping jenny plants are known for their unique, round foliage and vibrant, yellow flowers that grab attention due to their simplicity and elegance.
They’re excellent as groundcover in the garden to make the landscape look fuller and limit weed growth.
Because creeping jenny is a versatile, hardy groundcover, it can thrive in any USDA Hardiness Zone from 3 to 10.
2) Bugleweed
Despite the goofy-sounding name, bugleweed forms a thick mat across the garden and limits weed production effectively.
This groundcover will be fast-growing but also relatively tall. Bugleweed also tends to do well in zones 4-10.
3) Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera)
If you’re looking for a groundcover that’s effective at suppressing weeds but also incredibly vibrant, creeping phlox is a solid choice.
These plants offer clusters of little flowers in shades of pink, purple, blue, and white, adding a striking element to the garden space.
Creeping phlox is hardy so it can perform relatively well in zones 4-8 but won’t be able to do its job in overly cold or hot zones (1-3 and 8+).
4) Stonecrop
Stonecrop is a relatively tough and hardy groundcover that can survive various soil and environmental conditions easily. It grows rapidly and can take over any patchy garden space in no time.
This groundcover is best suited for zones 3-10.
5) Sweet Woodruff
For shady, moist areas, sweet woodruff is the perfect groundcover. It spreads relatively quickly and can cover a lot of area within a short period of time.
Apart from being effective for weed suppression, sweet woodruff foliage and blooms look incredibly attractive and can draw positive attention to your garden.
Depending on the soil and overall climate conditions, anywhere between zone 4-8 should be ideal for planting sweet woodruff as a garden groundcover.
6) Brass Buttons (Cotula coronopifolia)
This dense, low-growing groundcover offers caterpillar skin-like foliage and small yellow flowers that resemble buttons.
It’s drought-tolerant and incredibly resilient, meaning it won’t need much babying and attention once established.
Slightly warmer climate conditions, however, are preferable here, so planting this groundcover in zone 5-10 makes the most sense.
7) Creeping Thyme
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