Plant Information
Pachysandra terminalis
Scientific Name: Pachysandra terminalis
Common Name: Japanese Spurge
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34.4°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring
Plant Habit: Spreading
Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 6 - 12" (15 - 30cm)
Height: 9 - 12" (23 - 30cm)
Width: 12 - 20" (30 - 51cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun
General Information: An evergreen groundcover for moderately- to deeply-shaded sites, forming dense mats of glossy dark green foliage.
This groundcover perennial spreads rapidly and has dark evergreen leaves grouped at the top of the stems. Creamy white flowers bloom in late Spring.