Pachysandra

Pachysandra Plant is one of the Most Popular Ground Covers

Pachysandra Procumbens or Allegheny Spurge is part of the Buxaceae family and is a native of the Southeastern United States. It is said that this is one of the more popular plants that are used for ground coverage, best to be planted in a shaded area whether it's under a deciduous tree or along a shaded riverbank. You will often see them growing around river banks and shaded slopes. It also tolerates drought and dense shade. It may have a problem with leaf blight which may need fungicidal application. Root and stem may also occur, and aphids may pay a few visits, please bear in mind that these only indeed happen when that plant is not taken care of adequately.

Pachysandra Plant is a Fascinating Bloomer

As it grows and blooms, it provides a fascinating look at the bare ground is covered with small green leaves. When it blooms, it gives small white flowers that appear in the spring and summer months. Homeowners and gardeners love this plant because of the ease it is to grow and care.

They also grow to become very dense and thick. Known by its common name, Allegheny spurge, Pachysandra Procumbens (Pachysandra procumbens L.), is native to the Southeastern United States. It is a herbaceous perennial most often used as a ground cover. Pachysandra Plant is one of the rare plants that grow in dry conditions in partial to full shade, although it does better in moister conditions. A low maintenance plant, it is perfect for naturalizing in gardens or areas dedicated to native plants.Pachysandra Plant grows from eight to 12 inches high and spreads by underground rhizomes, eventually forming a thick carpet of its blue-green leaves that have purple and white mottling. Leaves are slightly egg-shaped, about three inches long, toothed at the terminal end but not toothed at the base. Fragrant but tiny greenish-white to all white flowers bloom in two- to four-inch spikes in early spring, before new leaves unfurl.l.

  The Allegheny spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) is a popular semi-evergreen perennial used for being hardy as well as its low-lying expansive ground cover. It is best grown in medium moisture, well-drained mildly acidic organic soil while avoiding heavy clay. With time it will become drought resistant. Pachysandra procumbens is an excellent choice for erosion control. They especially thrive under large trees with filtered light, but otherwise, do well in part shade to full shade like sides of buildings.   Average height is about 6", and the tooth-edged leaves reach upwards of 3" in length. Its spreading stems are anywhere from 4-6" in length, sometimes longer than that. Pachysandra procumbens is a slow grower at first and requires a little bit of weed control. Once established, it grows quickly to fill the available space with a lush, vibrant carpet. The foliage is not shiny but instead a matte blue-green, dappled with light purple or white. Starting from March to April, Pachysandra procumbens starts to bloom before starting new leaf growth. The spikes can grow upwards of 2" to 4" inches long, are especially fragrant. Colors range from greenish-white to pale pink.

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