Allegheny Pachysandra

Allegheny Pachysandra offers the evergreen groundcover effect gardeners expect from pachysandra without relying on the introduced and ecologically harmful Japanese species. Also called Allegheny Spurge, this plant grows low stems that spread gradually into colonies of handsome blue-green leaves, often developing attractive silver mottling as the season progresses.

Fragrant white to pinkish-white flower spikes emerge in early spring, providing nectar and pollen for early bees. The species naturally grows in rich southeastern woodlands but adapts well to ordinary medium garden soil in partial to full shade. Once established, it can tolerate periods of dryness and is considerably easier to manage than many aggressive groundcovers.

• Plant in partial to full shade with well-drained medium to moist soil.
• Allow colonies to expand naturally or remove wandering rhizomes where a tighter edge is desired.