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Allegheny Spurge

Pachysandra Procumbens

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Overview

Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) is an evergreen groundcover native to the Southeastern US. Thriving in partial to full shade, it spans up to 12 inches tall, with a spread of 18 to 24 inches. This low-maintenance plant boasts mottled leaves and fragrant white flowers in spring, ideal for mass plantings under trees. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is hardy in zones 5 to 9.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–9Type Ground coverClimate Temperate
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — can span 2 to 4 inches in length
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — <br><br>Native to the southeastern United StatesAllegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — Thriving in partial to full shade, it spans up to 12 inches tall, with a spread of 18 to 24 inchesAllegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — standing around 1 to 2 inches tallAllegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — ideal for mass plantings under treesAllegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — typically reaching a height of 6 to 12 inchesAllegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — and offer an early nectar source for pollinators+54

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
6–10 Inches
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Buxaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — can span 2 to 4 inches in length
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — <br><br>Native to the southeastern United States
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — Thriving in partial to full shade, it spans up to 12 inches tall, with a spread of 18 to 24 inches
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — standing around 1 to 2 inches tall
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — ideal for mass plantings under trees
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — typically reaching a height of 6 to 12 inches
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — and offer an early nectar source for pollinators
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — is a robust native groundcover ideal for adding lush texture to a shaded garden area, image 39
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — interestingly mottled with shades of green and silver
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — <br><br>Blooming in early spring
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — This low-growing perennial
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — forms an elegant carpet of rich
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — <br><br>With a moderate growth rate
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — This plant prefers well-drained
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — A truly valuable addition, it brings long-lasting greenery and tranquility to any shaded landscape design
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) is an evergreen groundcover native to the Southeastern US; ideal for mass
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — ideal for mass plantings under trees; where it can bask in the filtered sunlight and be protected from the hot
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — is a robust native groundcover ideal for adding lush texture to a shaded garden area
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — Allegheny Spurge is perfect for landscapers and gardeners seeking a low-maintenance option
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — white flowers in the garden
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — reducing the need for frequent weeding and providing effective erosion control on shaded slopes
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — the Allegheny Spurge showcases subtle
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — This low-maintenance plant boasts mottled leaves and fragrant white flowers in spring; and offer an early nectar
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — Thriving in partial to full shade, it spans up to 12 inches tall, with a spread of 18 to 24 inches; can span 2 to 4
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