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Plants : Plant Profiles : Herbaceous

Japanese Pachysandra - an excellent ground cover for deep shade
Aug 25, 2011



By Peter De Keles
Author  Bio
These plants are effective ground covers for weed control, as they spread to form a dense mat that inhibits weed growth.

Plant Common NameJapanese Pachysandra
Plant SpeciesPachysandra terminalis
Plant TypeHerbaceous - Perennial
Plant Height & SpreadNormal Size
Height:   6 to 8 inches
Spread:  Infinity - is somewhat invasive

Controlled Size
Height:   N/A
Spread:  N/A

Plant Positive PointsJapanese Pachysandra is an excellent ground cover for deep shade.

Flower color is white but not exceptionally showy.

Plant Negative PointsWill "sun burn" in full sun.
Plant Sun/ShadeFull shade
Plant USDA Hardiness Zonezone5, zone6, zone7, zone8
Plant USDA Hardiness Text
Plant Use on RailroadGround cover for deep shaded areas.
Plant Misc Notes

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