Editing Groundcover (section)

===Variation===
Two common variations of groundcover are residency and transient species. Residency species typically reach a maximum of {{convert|1.5|m}} in height, and are therefore permanently classified as herbaceous. Transient species are capable of growing past this height, and are therefore only temporarily considered herbaceous. These height differences make ideal environments for a variety of animals, such as the [[reed warbler]], the [[Micromys minutus|harvest mouse]] and the [[wren]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discoverwildlife.com/british-wildlife/how-identify-bird-and-mammal-nests|title=How to identify bird and mammal nests|last=Harris|first=Steve|date=2010-06-09|website=Discover Wildlife|access-date=2016-05-01}}</ref>

Groundcover can also be classified in terms of its foliage. Groundcover that keeps its foliage for the entire year is known as [[evergreen]], whereas groundcover that loses its foliage in the winter months is known as [[deciduous]].