Species: Pachysandra procumbens

(pak-i-san'drah pro-kum'benz)

Allegheny Pachysandra

Found on Course Walks

Viburnums, Groundcovers & Vines

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Eco Treasure', 'Forest Green', 'Pixie'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Groundcover

Height: 6"

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: slow to establish spreading ground cover

Ornamental Other: part shade to full shade; prefers organic soil, sheltered location. Slow growing

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Part shade, Shade

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: deciduous to semi-evergreen; beautiful green to blue-green foliage; white or pink flowers in March/April (more showy than P. terminalis); excellent in woodland setting

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

transplant from containers, native to South Eastern US.

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil