Mat-forming, evergreen foliage: Provides year-round groundcover and texture in shaded areas
Mottled green and silver leaves: Adds visual interest and depth to garden spaces
Fragrant white bottlebrush flowers: Supports pollinators by blooming before new foliage in late winter
Slow, manageable growth: Offers a more controlled alternative to invasive Japanese pachysandra
Adaptable to partial to full shade: Thrives in challenging, shady spots with well-drained, humus-rich soil
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Pachysandra procumbens, Allegheny spurge, is an understated yet captivating native groundcover prized for its ornamental qualities and ecological advantages. Characterized by its mat-forming habit, the Allegheny spurge reaches an average height of 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) and spreads similarly by means of underground stems. Its foliage pre
Botanical Name
Pachysandra procumbens (Allegheny Spurge)
Average Height
6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
Growth Habit
Mat-forming, spreads via underground stems
Foliage
Mottled green and silver, evergreen to semi-evergreen
