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Japanese
Spurge
Pachysandra terminalis
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Description:
Pachysandra is a fast spreading, maintenance-free evergreen that thrives in a shaded
location. Will also grow in sunny areas, but develops dark green color in partly of
fully shaded areas, where few other plants can succeed. Plant 6" on center. |
| Common Name: |
Japanese Spurge, Pachysandra |
| Botanical
Name: |
Pachysandra terminalis |
| Type: |
Evergreen Ground Cover |
| Soil
Preference: |
This plant will grow in moist soil but suitable soil is
well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay with a pH of acidic to slightly alkaline (6.8-7.7) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full Shade to Partial Sun |
| Attributes: |
Good for naturalizing, container planting, rock gardens, borders, erosion control, and
as a groundcover. This plant is considered mostly allergy free and causes little or
no allergy problems in most people. |
| Pests: |
Root knot nematodes |
| Diseases: |
Canker and Leaf Blight |
| Care: |
Lift plants from soil in the
spring to divide. Mow down any foliage left from last year in the spring before new
foliage emerges if necessary. Maintenance-free! |
| Varieties: |
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Pachysandra
terminalis
Japanese Spurge
zones 4-8
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| Description: A low growing, spreading plant, produces whorls
of bright green, glossy leaves. It makes a superb ground cover for shady areas and
beneath trees and remains evergreen throughout winter. It's tiny, creamy white
flowers resembling fuzzy spikes are inconspicuous. |
| Bloom Color: |
White (Inconspicuous) |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Attractive |
| Height: |
8-12" |
| Spread: |
Spreading & horizontal,
spread varies |
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