Monstera Deliciosa (AKA Split Leaf Philodendron) is a great ground cover and extremely hardy once established. Just lay it out and cover the roots with mulch, soil or sand keeping them damp for a few months (no hole digging required). The Deliciosa part is for the fruit that can be used to thicken smoothies and such. The Monstera Mantra; "Hide your landscaping sins".
$50 for a pickup load or $1.00 per foot makes it really economical to cover lots of ground. Monstera is easily removed as well. We have lots of other semi-tropical and tropical plants on our farm. All of our plants are on our "Buy Three and Get the Fourth Free" program.
Bamboo - Weeping Style clumping - $15
Bamboo - Moso - Runner - $15
Allspice - $1 & up (You dig)
Bird of Paradise - White (Large) $50
Parrots Beak Heliconia (Redish Orange) - $5
Dragon Fruit Starts- $5
Fig Cuttings - $5 (We cut)
Banana Plants - Dwarf Apple - $35
Banana Plants - Apple - $25
Water Hyacinth - $1
Cat Tail miniature - $10
Starter Hardy Lilies - $2.50
Water Hyacinth - $1
Sugar Cane - $5
Mint Starts - Complimentary