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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 4–9Climate Temperate
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) is an evergreen groundcover native to the Southeastern US
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) is an evergreen groundcover native to the Southeastern USAllegheny 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) — is a robust native groundcover ideal for adding lush texture to a shaded garden areaAllegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — ideal for mass plantings under treesAllegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is hardy in zones 5 to 9Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — forms an elegant carpet of rich+34

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

Family
Buxaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — This low-maintenance plant boasts mottled leaves and fragrant white flowers in spring
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) is an evergreen groundcover native to the Southeastern US
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) — is a robust native groundcover ideal for adding lush texture to a shaded garden area
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — ideal for mass plantings under trees
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is hardy in zones 5 to 9
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — forms an elegant carpet of rich
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — This low-growing perennial
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — typically reaching a height of 6 to 12 inches
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — interestingly mottled with shades of green and silver
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — can span 2 to 4 inches in length
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — providing a visually striking backdrop year-round
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — the Allegheny Spurge showcases subtle
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — yet fragrant white flowers that make a delightful contrast against the darker foliage
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — <br><br>Blooming in early spring
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — The blooms emerge on short spikes
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — and offer an early nectar source for pollinators
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — standing around 1 to 2 inches tall
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — This plant prefers well-drained
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — Pachysandra procumbens thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — <br><br>Native to the southeastern United States
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — though it is also known for its tolerance of dry shade once established
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — fertile soil with a consistent moisture level
Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — It is best planted under deciduous trees

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