Groundcover – Spreading – Japanese Spurge

Japanese spurge 

Botanical name: pachysandra terminalis 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 4 inches in height with a spread of up to 2 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 7-9

Foliage color: green 

Bloom time: spring 

Flower color:  white 

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

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

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

Landscape use:  groundcover, edging, container plant, patio 

Light needs: 3-5 hours of sun per day 

Special features: disease resistant, deer resistant, cold hardy, heat tolerant, clay tolerant

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

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 may soil types 

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, ajuga, astilbe 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes