Pachysandra procumbens - Allegheny Spurge

Allegheny Spurge is a native shade-loving semi-evergreen perennial  that forms a dense carpet of matte blue-green foliage mottled with purple and white.  Tiny but fragrant whitish-green flowers bloom on terminal spikes in early spring before the foliage emerges.  Grows best in filtered shade and rich acidic soils.  

Type:	Perennial
Origins:	Southeast N. America; GA Native
Height:	0.5' - 1'
Spread:	1’ - 2'
Spacing:	1.5'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5 - 9
Culture:	Part Sun, Full Shade
Bloom Color:	Green
Season of Interest:	Spring, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf blight and stem or root rot.  Watch for scale and mites.  Too much sun will bleach the leaves.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Urban Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hosta, Lungwort, Baneberry

IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Pachysandra procumbens 17zz, CC BY-SA 4.0