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Pachysandra procumbens (Allegheny Spurge)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pachysandra procumbens
Other names
Allegheny Spurge, Allegheny pachysandra, Mountain spurge
Genus
Pachysandra Pachysandra
Species
P. procumbens - P. procumbens is a spreading, rhizomatous, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with whorls of ovate, coarsely toothed, silver- or purple-mottled, blue-green leaves and terminal spikes of tiny, fragrant, white to greenish-white flowers in early spring before new leaves emerge.
Pachysandra procumbens is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Spreading
Flower
White, Greenish-white in Spring
Foliage
Blue-green, Mottled in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Pachysandra procumbens (Allegheny Spurge) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, acid to neutral, moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Best in dappled shade under large trees. Will be deciduous in the coldest areas of its growing range. Leaves may bleach or scorch in too much sun. Tolerates drought once established. To use as a ground cover, plant starter plants 15-30cm (6-12") apart.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Pachysandra procumbens
Other names
Allegheny Spurge, Allegheny pachysandra, Mountain spurge
Genus
Pachysandra Pachysandra
Species
P. procumbens - P. procumbens is a spreading, rhizomatous, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with whorls of ovate, coarsely toothed, silver- or purple-mottled, blue-green leaves and terminal spikes of tiny, fragrant, white to greenish-white flowers in early spring before new leaves emerge.
Native to
Southeastern United States
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
White, Greenish-white in Spring
Foliage
Blue-green, Mottled in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Pachysandra procumbens (Allegheny Spurge) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, acid to neutral, moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Best in dappled shade under large trees. Will be deciduous in the coldest areas of its growing range. Leaves may bleach or scorch in too much sun. Tolerates drought once established. To use as a ground cover, plant starter plants 15-30cm (6-12") apart.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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