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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

Also Known As

  • Green Carpet Pachysandra
  • Japanese Pachysandra

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-9"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' plant details

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: edging plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?One of the best of all groundcovers? (Wyman)... quickly increasing to make a dense, uniform cover of lustrous 2-4" leaves (and sometimes in spring short spikes of white flowers); thrives in shade, will yellow in sun. Sh-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' plant

How to Grow Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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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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aka Japanese Pachysandra, Japanese Spurge

Plant Type

Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

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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aka Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver's Edge', Silver Edge Japanese Spurge

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

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

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