Allegheny Spurge
Pachysandra Procumbens
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
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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