Pachysandra T Green Carpet

Pachysandra terminalis commonly called japanese pachysandra is a shrubby evergreen ground cover which grows 8 12 high and spreads by rhizomes to form a dense carpet of rich dark green foliage oval leaves 2 4 long appear primarily in whorls at the stem ends.

Pachysandra t green carpet.

Pachysandra terminalis is also commonly known as green carpet thanks to its ability to form dense bright green growth in shaded areas where many other plants will typically not thrive. Our plant spacing recommendations are based on how quickly these plants will spread in their first season of growth. Pachysandra terminalis commonly called japanese pachysandra is a shrubby evergreen ground cover which grows 8 12 high and spreads by rhizomes to form a dense carpet of rich dark green foliage oval leaves 2 4 long appear primarily in whorls at the stem ends. Other common names japanese spurge green carpet.

This perennial evergreen thrives in deep or light shade. A strong classic for shade featuring compact rich evergreen foliage in whorls of waxy leaves. Genus pachysandra are mat forming evergreen perennials or subshrubs with creeping stems and short upright branches bearing leathery leaves clustered at the tips and erect spikes of small flowers the males with prominent white stamens. When you first encounter the plant it almost looks plastic or fake.

The evergreen foliage is textured decorative and plays host to spikes of misty white flowers from early summer. It is a very popular type of ground cover tolerant of many types of soils pollution and even drought tolerant once mature. Plants are mat forming and excellent at stopping weeds from taking hold. Once you have seen a green sheen pachysandra you will never mistake it for other cultivars.

It adapts readily to island beds with shrubs dry shade beneath trees or planting areas near buildings. Noted for its compact form and deeper green foliage pachysandra terminalis green carpet japanese spurge is a shrubby evergreen ground cover with glossy dark green coarsely toothed obovate leaves 2 4 in. Tiny white flowers in 1 2 long terminal hence the species name spikes bloom in early spring. An excellent deer resistant groundcover for small shady areas.

Pachysandra green carpet common name. Royal horticultural society award of garden merit winner 2002. For shady spots where grass won t grow count on japanese pachysandra pachysandra terminalis to provide the green carpet you crave. Once established it is a vigorous spreader that will form a dense carpet of rich foliage.

Spreads to form a dense carpet. Pachysandra terminalis green carpet is an excellent plant for creating a carpet of green beneath trees and shrubs. Tiny white flower spikes appear in mid to late spring but the real added. The sheen is so impressive you think it can t be real.

Tiny white flowers in 1 2 long terminal hence the species name spikes bloom in early spring. Tiny white flowers begin to appear in the spring. Tiny white flowers in spring are not showy but are interesting upon inspection.