Species: Pachysandra terminalis

(pak-i-san'dra turr-mi-na'lis)

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

None Listed

Size: Groundcover

Height: 6

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: spreading groundcover

Ornamental Other: requires shade for satisfactory performance; prefers soils abundantly supplied with organic matter

Light: Part shade, Shade

Hardy To Zone: 5a

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

Environmental Other: new foliage is light green turning deep dark green; commonly used

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

leaf blight and stem canker can be problems

easily transplanted, Native to Japan

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Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil