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

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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