Soleirolia soleirolii, Asarum caudatum, Ajuga reptans, Galium odoratum, Dicentra eximia are the majority of the ground covers in my shade garden. (Common names are mother of thousands, BC ginger, ajuga, sweet woodruff and fern leaf bleeding hearts). BC ginger is my favorite for my bigger woodland area and you can use the leaves for tea. The second favorite and used around the house is mother of thousands. It really shows off smaller plants.