Pachysandra

Pachysandra terminalis, commonly called Japanese pachysandra, is a shrubby, evergreen ground cover which grows 8-12″ high and spreads by rhizomes to form a dense carpet of rich, dark green foliage.

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Description

Pachysandra→Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra terminalis)

Common names:
Japanese Spurge
Pachysandra
Japanese Pachysandra
Carpet Box

 

General Plant Information
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Plant Height: 8-12 inches
Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Will Naturalize
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners