Japanese Spurge Ground Cover | Japanese Spurge Plant

Japanese Spurge {50 Bare Root plants}

Pachysandra terminalis is the common variety (compare with shiny or variegated Pachysandra) and is one of the most popular groundcovers.

If you are considering purchasing this plant in bare root form, please read about bare root plants so you know what to expect.

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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.

Specifications:

Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
AHS Heat Zone: 8-1
Light: Part sun Shade
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Mature height: 6-12"
Spacing: 4-8"
Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Rabbits
pH of Soil: 4.5 - 7.5, Ideal pH: 5.5 - 6.5
Grows Under Trees: Conifer - Yes, Walnut - Yes, Other - Yes
Good for erosion control: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Good for slopes: Yes

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review of Japanese Spurge bare root plants
04/27/2019 By Louis Rickard (PA)
Product reviewed: Japanese Spurge {50 Bare Root plants}

04/27/2019 Update I purchased 100 plants last fall. They were okay at best. Very small roots. The plants I purchased this year were very good. They were healthy looking and most plants had extensive roots.

Pachysqndra bare root plants
04/26/2019 By Jerri Bitner (PA)
Product reviewed: Japanese Spurge {50 Bare Root plants}

04/26/2019 Update I purchased about 100 of these plants to cover a bank and control weeds. I have never planted bare root plants before. It is so much easier! The plants arrived in great condition and were of good size. I planted them as soon as they were... Read full review >

excellent plants
04/16/2019 By Jonathan Sands (IN)
Product reviewed: Japanese Spurge {50 Bare Root plants}

04/16/2019 Update bare rooted plants: large plants with big roots in tip top shape - regular customer- best yet!

Pachysandra terminalis
04/06/2019 By Suzanne Laprade (TX)
Product reviewed: Japanese Spurge {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

04/06/2019 Update Best plants I ever bought online. Plants arrived in perfect condition. After 1 week of planting , every single plant is thriving. I’m extremely happy with this selection of Pachysandras.

All plants were in good health
04/06/2019 By Arnold Christianson (VA)
Product reviewed: Japanese Spurge {54 Pots - 2 1/2 in.}

04/06/2019 Update And now they're in my shady yard spots doing well. Looking forward to the spread of these little guys

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General information that applies to all plants:
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Pachysandra terminalis

Pronunciation: pak-ih-SAN-drah ter-min-AL-iss

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