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Pachysandra terminalis Green Sheen

Japanese Spurge

A maintenance free ground cover growing in almost any soil including under pine trees. This plant gets its name from the glossiness or 'sheen' to the green leaves.

  • »  Terminal spikes of waxy white flowers
  • »  Diamond-shaped leaves are coarsely serrated on the upper third
  • »  Very glossy evergreen foliage (glossier and darker than the species)
  • »  Foliage forms a dense ground cover
  • »  More drought and heat tolerant than the species
  • »  Bloom Time: April to May
  • »  Flower Size: 4 cm

9cm Potted
$9.28
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:15-20 cm
  • Spread:40-45 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
Habit
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'

Somewhat less aggressive than the species.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'

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.