Japanese Spurge
Pachysandra terminalis
A highly regarded evergreen groundcover, exceptional performance in deep shade, actually dislikes hot sun, one of the few that does well beneath mature shade trees; prefers highly organic, acidic soils, will benefit from snow cover in colder regions
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition., Japanese Spurge is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden
Ornamental Qualities
Japanese Spurge features tiny spikes of white flowers rising above the foliage in mid spring. Its glossy narrow leaves remain forest green in color throughout the year.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. As an evegreen perennial, Japanese Spurge will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round., with a spread of 24 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground
acidic soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is particular about its soil conditions, This plant does best in partial shade to shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, with a strong preference for poor
Plant Facts
Prefers partial shade to shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level average to moist
Mature Size 12"Hx24"W
Flowers are white
Flowers in mid spring
Zone 4a
Likes average to moist soil