Gardening in high alkaline hard clay soil

I am wondering what plants, specifically a nice flowering groundcover that doesn’t grow very high, will be happy in my alkaline hard clay yard without me having to change the soil. I am in Seattle, WA with a climate of 8b, and the area is in full sun.

Thank you!

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#1 Comment By DLarum On 09/15/2017 @ 10:37 pm

If amending the clay soil is not an option, plants such a low growing viburnum’s, euonymus, juniper, cranesbill or salvias may do well. These articles should help

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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/plants-for-alkaline-soil.htm ^[2]

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