In May, there was some discussion about layering bulbs with groundcovers and other plants. This summer, I am getting very attractive results by growing Aristolochia fimbriata around large summer blooming bulbs. I started with just a few plants several years ago, but volunteer seedlings are starting to make a nice ground cover. Unlike some other Aristolochias , A. fimbriata does not climb or twine around neighboring plants. The long stems do not have adventitious roots, so they are easy to move if they sprawl in the wrong direction. Foliage is beautifully variegated, and flowers are cute. I haven't had trouble with pests hiding under the leaves, although that might be an issue in more sluggy climes. Pipevine swallowtail caterpillars eat some leaves, but that is a good thing. Nick Plummer Durham, NC zone 7