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Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Spurge (Japanese Pachysandra)

A ground cover for shady locations, under all evergreen and shrub plantings. The erect stems hold glossy, bright green leaves and produce terminal spikes of indistinct, white flowers.

  • »  White terminal spikes of waxy flowers
  • »  Dark green glossy foliage forms a dense ground cover
  • »  Diamond-shaped leaves are coarsely serrated on the upper third
  • »  Evergreen foliage
  • »  Bloom Time: April to May
  • »  Flower Size: 4 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:15-20 cm
  • Spread:45-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
Habit
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Pachysandra terminalis

Invasive non-native species.

Consider alternatives such as Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) or Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) for similar flower colour in similar conditions.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pachysandra terminalis

Plant in  an acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil with medium moisture, in partial to full shade. Foliage may bleach out in too much sun. A drought tolerant ground cover, once established. Plants spread by rhizomes to form colonies.