Pachysandra terminalis - Japanese Spurge
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Japanese Spurge

Pachysandra terminalis

Also called Japanese Pachysandra

  • 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

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
15-20 cm

SPREAD:
45-50 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


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. 

Additional Notes about Japanese Spurge:


Invasive non-native species.

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

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Slow
ATTRIBUTES:
Juglan Tolerant
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
Early Spring
HABIT:
Spreading
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)