Pachysandra terminalis
Japanese Spurge
![Pachysandra terminalis Japanese Spurge from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-1102.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
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- Evergreen foliage creates a carpet groundcover
- White flowers in summer
- Fast growing once established
![Evergreen](image/chars/char-23.png)
Evergreen
![Fast Growing](image/chars/char-92.png)
Fast Growing
![Ground Cover](image/chars/char-27.png)
Ground Cover
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Deer Resistant](image/chars/char-36.png)
Deer Resistant
![Full Shade](image/chars/char-3.png)
Full Shade
![Summer](image/chars/char-40.png)
Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in moist, well drained acidic soil in full-part shade. Virtually maintenance free once established.
Height: 6-10 in
Spacing: 6-12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Fast Growing
- Evergreen
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer