Pachysandra ( often called " spurge " ) is a sturdy perennial usually used as a primer covert . This evergreen plant plant life fly high even in full refinement and is often plant under trees or in other areas where there is little sunlight . If planted in full sun , the pachysandra will raise poorly or become scorched , consort to Clemson University . There are two types of pachysandra commonly grown in gardens in the United States : P. terminalis and P. procumbens . Each has several varieties .
Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Carpet’
' Green Carpet ' is one of the most democratic form of P. terminalis , according to Ohio State University . This cultivar is desirable for its dark , lustrous green leaves , leeway of cold temperatures and dense , compact growing habit . Unlike most P. terminalis cultivars , this plant does not chase or spread . rather , it remains neatly mound .
Pachysandra terminalis ‘Variegata’
' Variegata ' has variegated ( patterned ) foliage . They are dark green with cream - color in splodge on the edges . In fact , this character of pachysandra is also call " silvery bound " for that very reason . It is very slow - growing , concord to the University of Connecticut , but quite spectacular once established .
Pachysandra procumbens ‘Alleghany’
' Alleghany ' is the original P. procumbens . Native to the United States , this flora features drab - green , heavily vein leaves and can grow up to 12 inches tall . The outpouring - blooming flush are fragrant and so light pink that they look almost ashen .
Pachysandra procumbens ‘Pixie’
This small , dwarf version of P. procumbens averages only 4 inches it height and grow in a clumping personal manner . Otherwise , it appears identical to ' Alleghany ' .
Pachysandra produmbens ‘Eco Treasure’
' Eco Treasure ' was develop in Georgia and is the only variety of P. procumbens that features variegated leaves . Otherwise , it is the same size as ' Alleghany ' .
Grow Pachysandra
make up one’s mind the type of soil you have in your lawn or garden , as this at once influences where you should plant . Pachysandra originate better , and circularise best , in land that are loose and full-bodied in organic matter . Mix in any amendments your soil involve , such as manure or compost ; while pachysandra tolerates even pitiable grunge , the plants will grow more robustly with well - amended soils . murder green goddess from the planting site , and pick out any large rock . Place the Pachysandra plants 8 to 12 inches apart at the planting internet site for ideal primer coat cover .
