Groundcover & Vines – Spreading – Japanese Spurge ‘Silver Edge’

Japanese Spurge ‘Silver Edge’

Botanical name: pachysandra terminalis ‘silver edge’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 6-12 inches in height with a spread of 12-18 inches 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9 

Growth rate: grows less than 6 inches per year 

Foliage color: gray/green, white edges 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time:  spring 

Pruning instructions:  prune in the winter to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring or summer months 

Landscape use: groundcover, edging, container plant, patio plant 

Special features:  cold-hardy, clay tolerant, disease resistant 

Light needs: 3-5 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: highly adaptable to most types of soil 

Companion plants: hosta, fern, bugleweed 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes