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Japanese Spurge {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25}
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Pachysandra terminalis
Pronunciation: pak-ee-SAN-dra ter-mih-NAL-is
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Pachysandra terminalis is the common variety (compare with shiny or variegated Pachysandra) and is one of the most popular groundcovers.

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General information about Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese Spurge):
If you were fortunate to grow up near a forest, this plant will take you back to your childhood wanderings in wonderful woodlands. There is something so natural about this plant, gardeners find her irresistible when hoping to achieve a peaceful feeling.

Of course Pachysandra terminalis, commonly called Japanese Spurge, is also very practical given that it is self-sustaining, always attractive and evergreen year-round, and requires no grooming or pruning. In fact, once established, given shade and moisture, Japanese Spurge promises to eliminate the need for weeding and grass cutting. Essentially, your lawn work stops where this plant starts.

The jade-green veined, oval leaves (1 1/2 to 4 inch) have lightly-toothed edges and serve as a small platter for clusters of delicate creamy-white flowers that appear in the spring and early summer, and make a beautiful statement. This plant is used extensively under large spreading trees, behind buildings, or in other situations too shady for grass to grow. She will transform otherwise bare and ugly ground areas into a whimsical garden world where fairies and gnomes are sure to visit.

It is also very effective as a border plant, along paths, or as driveway edging. One of our most popular because of its maintenance-free nature, it is often chosen for its ability to grow under conifers and in just about any other soil though its favorite is a shaded area with well-drained organically rich loam.

Once established, Japanese Spurge will spread moderately fast by underground rhizomes. Ultimately, this is a lush, lovely groundcover that offers character and a creative atmosphere to any garden.

Things to Note
Pachysandra often takes most of the first season getting established. Spreading will tend to be extremely slow at first and then commence in the second season following the age old adage, “First year she sleeps, second year she creeps, third year she leaps!”

While tolerant of some sun in northern zones, it needs shade in southern zones.

Gardener Tips
Pachysandra is an excellent ground cover for shady areas; overexposure to sun may cause it to turn yellow.
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Fresh
05/26/2020 By Mazen Haddad (MD)
Product reviewed: Japanese Spurge {Bare Root Plants, min 50}

They look healthy and very fresh!
Spurge
05/22/2020 By Joseph Karback (IL)
Product reviewed: Japanese Spurge {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

Plants received 3 days after ordered. They were in perfect shape. Planted the next day and showed no adverse effect. They are looking great. Will order more at a later date.
Couldn't be happier!
05/20/2020 By The Rocket (OH)
Product reviewed: Japanese Spurge {Bare Root Plants, min 50}

Ordered 50 bare-root Japanese pachysandra plants in spring of 2020. Plants were shipped very quickly, were packaged well, and arrived in great shape. All in all, I couldn't be happier.
Deer won't eat them
05/19/2020 By Michael Renaud (WA)
Product reviewed: Japanese Spurge {Bare Root Plants, min 50}

Finally found something the deer won't eat here in the mountains of West Virginia! They run all over my property and have to use motion detector sprinklers to keep flowers safe. Ordered for first time last year;
very happy with results. Got 55 plants in... Read full review >
Great
05/19/2020 By Bruce Ruby (OK)
Product reviewed: Japanese Spurge {Bare Root Plants, min 50}

Plants were in very good condition upon arrival, planted them 2 days later and seem to be doing well
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