Pachysandra terminalis
Japanese spurge
Flower Color
Description
An evergreen, rhizomatous perennial to 25cm tall, forming a wide mat of toothed, glossy green leaves to 10cm long, and stubby spikes of small white flowers in early summer
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Ground Cover
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zone 4
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenGround coverFlower borders and beds