'Green Carpet' Pachysandra
Perennial
- Carpet even shady areas with glossy green foliage.
- Deer-resistant, vigorous, & easy to grow lawn alternative.
- Can establish itself even if planted under mature trees.
- 'Green Carpet' is a shorter, more compact selection with shiny leaves.
- Zones 4-9, part sun/shade, 12″ tall x 18" wide at maturity.
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Common name: Pachysandra, Spurge
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Part sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-12" x 18"
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring - fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Suitable for slopes, rabbit & deer resistant, heat tolerant, ground covers, evergreens, cold tolerant
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, edging, erosion control or embankment, ground cover, massing, naturalizing, rain garden, rock garden, slopes, small spaces, under planting
How to Grow
Light: Best grown in part sun to full shade. Plants thrive in dappled shade below trees.
Water: Best with regular water - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established.
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart.
Fertilizing: Not necessary.
Winterizing: Not necessary; spread a 3" layer of mulch around roots if desired.
Maintenance & Pruning: Plants spread by stolons. Use a barrier to retain growth or remove any unwanted plants. Foliage can be cut down or mowed in spring.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
The plugs were in good condition when they arrived. We got them in the ground and so far they seem to be taking well and I am confident they should all do good. We put them in next to our existing ground covering in hopes of extending what we already had and fill in the open space.
Plants came super healthy, packaged perfectly. Can’t wait to see how it will cover my hill. I will definitely order more next year!
I originally purchased some Japanese spurge pachysandra terminalis from a local nursery to surround some boxwood between the house and the walkway. It did well. A year or two later (last Fall), I purchased 24 green carpet pachysandra terminalis from Great Garden Plants. They arrived in good shape and 7 months later almost all of them are doing well. I am ordering another 24 to further expand the ground cover.
These are planted under trees on a hillside in zone 7a.
Plants arrived in good shape and seen to be doing well.
Poor quality plants.
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Plants arrived on time. They all were healthy and ready for planting. Couldn't be happier with the order.
Arrived in great shape
My plants arrived in great shape because they were packaged properly, moist, and delivered within a couple of days. I highly recommend this company.
The quart size plants were huge. I ordered them to add to the ones I already have. They are on a steep slope. When they spread, I won't need to weed between them.
Plants came quickly and packaged with so much care. I followed instructions- unpacked immediately upon receipt and watered. Placed in shady area to acclimate to conditions. 48 hours later planted and they are thriving! Very healthy plants. I since this purchase, I made a second purchase of creeping Jenny and that shipment arrived in excellent condition, as well. Beautiful and healthy. Highly recommend this company!
'Green Carpet' Pachysandra
Awesome plants!!!
Without a doubt, these are the most beautiful and healthy plants I’ve ever purchased online. If I could give this a 10, I would!! Perfect purchase in every way!! I’ll definitely be buying from them again!! Thank you!!
So far, very good. The plants arrived healthy looking and are growing nicely. Looking forward to Spring and their continued growth.
All plants survived the journey to Down Esat Maine and are thriving. Plants were received as mature with healthy root structure individually planted in mini pots. You folks run a first-class business!
Very pleased with the plants.
The plants arrived in great condition and much fuller than i expected. I was planting during a hotter week and had to water frequently. Over a month later the plants are thriving and look great. Plan to order more in the future.
Plants were delivered in a timely manner and in good condition. Plants are thriving.
The plants (larger than I even expected) were very healthy, very well packaged, and easy to plant. You guys are GOOD.
My Pachysandra arrived in excellent condition and they are all thriving now!
The pachysandra landscape plugs were just what I needed for erosion control on a shady slope. They arrived healthy and lush. The little plants are thriving. I hope next year they will fill in and blanket the slope.
Arrived in great shape. Planted about a month ago and they are all doing very well.
The plants were well packaged and in perfect condition. This is the second year that i have ordered 2 flats and am very happy with the quaility.
Pachysandra arrived in excellent condition -- no plants to shipping. Green and healthy. Thriving/spreading already.
plants arrived in great condition. Large and healthy
Very hearty plants! Doing great
Great healthy plants arrived and are doing wonderfully. In all the different orders I have received everything is flourishing.
The flat came well packaged, on time. Plants were very large and easy to put into ground. I would definitely buy more flats of different plants if available. All the plants I've gotten from Great Garden plants over the past 2 years have been well packaged.
'Green Carpet' Pachysandra
Approximately how many plants come in a quart?
There is one plant in each one quart container.