'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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Description
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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.