Product Description
Pachysandra terminalis (3.5-inch pot)
Common Name: Japanese Spurge, carpet bugle, Japanese groundcover
- Height: 8-10 Inches
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Shade
- Tolerates part sun in Northern Zones
- Evergreen ground cover
- Spreads by rhizomes
Pachysandra terminalis, commonly known as Japanese spurge or pachysandra, is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to Japan. It is a member of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae).
Japanese spurge grows to a height of 6-12 inches and quickly spreads by underground rhizomes to a width of 24-36 inches. The 1½" -4" leaves are oval, dark green, veined and lightly toothed at the ends. The flowers are small 1"-2" white spikes emerging in spring.
Japanese spurge prefers part shade to full shade. Morning sun in the North is okay, but Southern gardens need shade. Plant in moist, organically rich, loamy, well-drained soil. Not particularly drought-tolerant, so water as needed.
Versatile and easy-care groundcover, Pachysandra terminalis is a great option. The plant is attractive, drought-tolerant, and can be used in a variety of settings. Japanese spurge tolerates foot traffic and a popular choice for groundcover, ornamental borders and rock gardens.