Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pachysandra terminalis Japanese Pachysandra, Carpet Box, Japanese Spurge,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Dense, Mat Forming, Spreading
Description:
Low-growing spreading perennial with tiny green leaves and white flowers during Spring. Great for mass planting, shady gardens and borders. Grows approx. 15-20cm tall x 20-30cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Buxaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate