What To Plant In Between Stepping Stones. Pink Pussy Toes Antennaria dioica Rubra Creeping mat of silver-gray leaves. Some of the elements are birds nest spruce ajuga echinacea iris yarrow butterfly bush asiatic lilies dwarf barberry daylily lambs ears and baptisia.
This garden path proves that plants for walkways can have a modern vibe too. Plants that tolerate foot traffic Mazus reptans- Purple Mazus Tough and durable low-growing mat becomes covered with abundant tiny purple flowers in early spring. Irish Moss softens the stepping stones but succulents and drought resistant ground covers add interest and texture to make the pathway more interesting.
If you are installing individual stones for each step the area between steps can be made up of decomposed granite rock or even filled in with groundcover plants or sod.
Not only do low growing grass and other ground cover plants soften the look of the stone but they are a low maintenance way to keep weeds away. You can plant in the mulch gaps between stepping stones. As a garden designer I often advocate filler stones which are permeable and prevent rainwater runoff as well as a design element to create a coherent look. If you plant a wide spreading plant in a pathway that provides only narrow spaces between the stones the plants will quickly cover the stones or youll need to do more trimming to keep the plants in bounds.
