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

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) — where it can bask in the filtered sunlight and be protected from the hot afternoon sun

Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — <br><br>With a moderate growth rate

Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — Allegheny Spurge is perfect for landscapers and gardeners seeking a low-maintenance option

Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — This groundcover spreads by rhizomes to form dense patches

Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — reducing the need for frequent weeding and providing effective erosion control on shaded slopes

Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — white flowers in the garden

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) — ground cover with white blooms

Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — ground cover for deep shade or half or shade

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) — 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

Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is hardy in zones 5 to 9; ground cover with white blooms

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) — typically reaching a height of 6 to 12 inches; pachysandra procumbens thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9

Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — This low-growing perennial; <br><br>Blooming in early spring

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