Pachysandra procumbens

Common Name: Allegheny Spurge

Bloomtime: March to April

Bloomcolor: White

Exposure: Part shade to full shade

Height: 0.50 to 1.00 feet

Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet

Spacing: 1.00 to 2.00 feet

Water: Well- Drained

Fragrant: Yes

Zone: 5

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts Pollinators and Bees

Characteristics: Pachysandra: Best grown in acidic, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Plants thrive in sun dappled shade under large trees. Foliage tends to bleach when grown in too much sun. Established plants tolerate , Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Leaf blight is a potentially serious problem which can necessitate remedial fungicide applications. Root/stem rot may also occur. Watch for aphids, slugs, scale and mites., Garden Uses: Popular ground cover for a variety of shady locations in the landscape including areas under trees, foundations, around shrubs or along walkways. Mass on banks or slopes. Woodland gardens. Native plant gardens,