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Japanese Spurge

Very hardy evergreen with blue-green leaves and fragrant white flowers. A superb ground cover beneath trees and shrubs. Avoid exposure to full sun to prevent leaf burn and yellowing.

Companion Plants

Gaura

Lilyturf

Tickseed

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Japanese Spurge

  • Botanical name

    Pachysandra terminalis

  • Variety

    Lush

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Shade

  • Height

    10-12" (25-31 cm)

  • Habit

    Ground cover

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Maintenance

    Pinch back for fuller appearance