White Avens is a native perennial groundcover in the rose family, preferring moist shade. It usually blooms the second year with small white flowers, and can be used as a lawn alternative where there is low foot traffic since it can be mowed to a height of four inches.  White Avens can grow under black walnut trees, and can spread agressively,
 
Direct sow outdoors in the fall, or start indoors after 30 to 60 days of cold, moist stratification.