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Pachysandra procumbens 'Angola'

Also Known As

  • ALLEGHENY SPURGE

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Pachysandra procumbens 'Angola' plant details

Pachysandra procumbens 'Angola' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachysandra procumbens 'Angola'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, spotted leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachysandra procumbens 'Angola'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A much underused East coast native. The leaves are silvery mottled, intensifying as the year progresses, being set-off even more in fall when the leaves turn reddish-bronze. In milder zone (7 and up) stays evergreen, otherwise goes dormant. Very easy to grow and strictly clumping.

Gardening facts about Pachysandra procumbens 'Angola' plant

How to Grow Pachysandra procumbens 'Angola'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 18"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 24"-360"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 5"-6"

Width: 36"-120"

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 18"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular - occasional
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aka ALLEGHENY SPURGE

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun
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