Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001018
11/12/99

Pachysandra terminalis


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Height: 12 in Spread: 12 in
Type: herbaceous evergreen perennial

Comments: Pachysandra has no ornamental flowers (Vis. 2) but
is good as a ground cover (Vis. 3) in shaded areas. It is
slow to establish and if planted one foot apart takes 2 to 3
years to fill in. The plant grows in most soils. The
foliage is yellowish and scorched if exposed to full sun and
dryness.

Propagation: Propagation is by division, or summer stem
cuttings.

Cultivars:
'Green Carpet' - Compact form with good green color.
'Green Sheen' - Glossy green leaves that hold color in
sun or shade.
'Silver Edge' - The light green leaves have white
margins.
'Variegata' - The leaves have white margins (Vis. 1).

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1999, Bailey
Nurseries 1999, Weston Nurseries 1999, Lake County Nursery
1999, Wayside Gardens 1999, Monrovia Nursery Company 1997,
Studebaker Nurseries 1998, Berryhill Nurseries 1999,
Scarff's Nursery 1999, Midwest Groundcovers 1999, Willoway
Nurseries 1999.


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