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The following ground covers work well in shade gardens: Carpet Bugleweed, Wood Anemone, Kangaroo Vine, Hostas, Lily of the Valley, English Ivy and Wild Sweet William.
One thing you should keep in mind when choosing a ground cover is the size of the plant's leaves. Larger and broader leaves will help to cut out weed growth.