Pachysandra terminalis
Japanese spurge
Rosettes of glossy, dark green leaves with serrated edges form dense mats of eyecatching groundcover in sun or shade. In early summer...
A deep-green carpet under trees and shrubs - with rosettes of shiny toothed leaves that provide light and shade - topped by an insignificant white fragrant cockade
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade / shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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