Bromeliads as Ground Covers

In shady areas of the landscape where turfgrass won't grow, bromeliads are a great alternative. They require very little maintenance, and come in a variety of interesting colors and foliage.

UF/IFAS Publications

• Bromelia balancae (PDF)
• Aechmea blanchetiana Bromeliad
• Aechmea distichantha Bromeliad
• Aechmea fasciata Silver Vase
• Enviroscaping to Conserve Energy: Ground Covers for South Florida
• Native Landscape Plants for South Florida
• Neoregelia spectabilis (PDF)

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Alternatives to Problematic Turf
• Bromeliads
• Ground Covers for Shade

Other Sites

• Bromeliads Make a Good Ground Cover--Orlando Sentinel