Pachysandra terminalis
A dense carpet of lush, dark green foliage is created by the evergreen shrub Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese Spurge), which spreads via underground runners. Although this plant has tiny white flower spikes that bloom in the early spring, its best feature is its eye-catching leaves.
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1" - 6" (in) |
| Spread | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spacing | 6 in - 12 in |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Wildlife |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
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Japanese pachysandra
Pachysandra terminalis
A dense carpet of lush, dark green foliage is created by the evergreen shrub Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese Spurge), which spreads via underground runners. Although this plant has tiny white flower spikes that bloom in the early spring, its best feature is its eye-catching leaves. |
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