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Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge'

Also Known As

  • Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver's Edge'
  • Silver Edge Japanese Spurge

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge' plant details

Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gorgeous evergreen ground cover for part to full SHADE!! 6” tall spreading mat of glimmering silver edged leaves topped with white flowers in mid summer (but this baby is all about FOLIAGE! Most soils, regular moisture, plant 18 – 24” apart for cover. USDA Z4
Zn 3. White flowers. Dark green & White foliage
Variagated Pachysandra Growth Rate fast

Gardening facts about Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge' plant

How to Grow Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • erosion control

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 18"-24"

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 24"-360"

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

Height: 5"-6"

Width: 36"-120"

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

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Zones

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Size

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