About the Japanese Spurge :
The Japanese Spurge
plant, Pachysandra
terminalis, and also known
as Pachysandra, is a
shrubby, evergreen ground
cover which grows 8-12" high
and spreads by rhizomes to
form a dense carpet of rich,
dark green foliage. Oval
leaves (2-4" long) appear
primarily in whorls at the
stem ends. Tiny white
flowers in 1-2" long,
terminal (hence the species
name) spikes bloom in early
spring.
Flowers are not
particularly showy, but on
close inspection are quite
attractive. Pachysandra can
be used as a lawn substitute
in shaded non-traffic areas
and ground cover for shade
areas. It is an excellent
selection for shaded areas
under shallow-rooted trees.
Plant 6 inches apart. This
perennial plant needs
partial shade to full shade
to prosper.
