Buxaceae

Pachysandra

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Pachysandra procumbens

The genus Pachysandra is made up of four species of evergreen or semi-evergreen plants from China, Japan, and the U.S. They are grown primarily for their ground-covering foliage. P. terminalis is from China and Japan and is one of the most frequently used groundcovers, but it can be invasive. Allegheny spurge ( P. procumbens ) is native to the southeastern U.S. and is better-behaved. It also has fragrant flowers. Use Pachysandra as groundcover in a shady area. It may invade lawns and natural areas.

Noteworthy CharacteristicsGood groundcover plant for shade.

CareTolerant of any soil except very dry. Grow in full or partial shade.

PropagationBy division in spring or by rooting softwood cuttings in early summer.

ProblemsLeaf spot, dieback, stem rot, slugs, snails.

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