OK, Pachysandra is close, but not quite right. Leaves on this plant are not 'notched' at the margins (apically dentate is the Pachysandra definition), are smaller than Pachysandra, and the whole mat is lower (only 1 to 2 inches). Also the tiny white flowers are on longer, finer stems. Help still needed, anyone have other thoughts??

Oh Rhapsdy, thankyou so much for that link! That garden is wonderful. They certainly have the knack for creating a wonderful scene and the green thumb to complete it. I could move in there right now! LOL. Cheers, Dee.

I'm looking for some input on what kind of wild grass to plant in the woodland behind our home. I want something that can serve as a ground-cover and food source for the local wildlife. I'd like to find a plant that will grow up to at least 24" in height and can easily be spread over the forest floor without a great deal of preparation work involved with the soil... if such a thing exists!! The amount of area I want to cover is only about 1 acre and the land is wooded but not heavily. The plant will need to be somewhat shade tolerant but will receive a fair amount of sunlight at various times of the day.

Not to be a smart aleck but how about grass? ;> It depends on what you want as far as 'edible'. Lots of animals eat grass like deer.