Ground cover for a shaded area

[xshen]

I have a north facing planter that's pretty much shaded all day because of the cinder block wall but it receives a fair amount of indirect sunlight.  What is a good ground cover for this area?  I want something edible but also will perform well.  I was thinking of pennywort but what other option do I have?

[zands]

I have a north facing planter that's pretty much shaded all day because of the cinder block wall but it receives a fair amount of indirect sunlight.  What is a good ground cover for this area?  I want something edible but also will perform well.  I was thinking of pennywort but what other option do I have?

A friend has sweet potato ground cover. I have never seen  one of the potatoes or yams. All I see is the vines

[Coconut]

Alternanthera sisso


Alocasia odora



piper sarmentosum la lot


Rungii klossi Mushroom plant

Go to bottom of TFF home page, tap on Tropical Vegetable Forum, these thrive under fruit trees with high canopy allowing at least 50% light.

[shaneatwell]

creeping thyme

[gunnar429]

brazilian spinach makes a great, thick ground cover, but doesn't root like crazy like mint does.

Also, okinawa spinach but that doesn't get as thick (in coverage) as the brazilian spinach.  I think both can take a bit of shade.  My BS gets part sun and is flourishing