Creeping plants, also known as creepers, are generally small vining plants that grow close to the ground and often make good ground covers. They are also referred to as procumbent plants. Creeping plants can grow by sending out short vines or runners that grow close to the ground. When a leaf node or stem comes in direct contact with the soil, the plant will grow new roots. Some of the fastest-growing creeping plants include creeping Jenny. Some examples of creeping plants include:

• Creeping Jenny: A common example of an invasive plant in certain parts of North America.
• Creeping thyme and creeping speedwell: These are two of the shortest flowering creeper growing only one inch tall. These plants are ideal for use around garden stepping stones or in other areas with foot traffic because occasional foot traffic wont damage them.
• Creeping myrtle/Periwinkle: An ideal creeping plant for gardens, it is evergreen, resistant to frost, wildlife, and physical damage.
• Ivy: One of the most common creeper plants, it has a distinctive leaf shape and can grow up to 30 meters. Ivy is ideal for covering walls, fences, and other vertical surfaces. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Ivy can help regulate temperature and reduce noise pollution.
• Jasmine: A creeper plant that can help with pest control by attracting beneficial insects that prey on harmful pests. For example, creeper plants, such as honeysuckle and clematis, attract ladybugs and lacewings, which feed on aphids and other pests.

Creeping plants can also spread by their roots or rhizomes. While creeping plants are great additions to your landscape as ground covers or as part of a cottage garden, some species can become invasive.