Botanical profile

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'

Latin name
Pachysandra 'Green Sheen' (term.)
Common name
Pachysandra 'Green Sheen'
Type
Perennial
Family
Buxaceae

This vigorous groundcover is ideal for filling large shady spaces, even at the base of trees. Its evergreen foliage is dark green, its oval leaves are whorled at the ends of the stems. The small white flowers are gathered in terminal spikes in spring. It spreads by its rhizomes in a dense mat and competes with weeds.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
May
Flower color
White
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8 inches (20.5 cm)
Width
18 inches (45.5 cm)
Growth rate
Slow

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