Allegheny Pachysandra (Pachysandra procumbens) BARE ROOT

A.k.a Allegheny spurge and mountain spurge. A flowering, semi-evergreen groundcover best grown in rich, slightly acidic, well drained soils and dappled light under large trees. Leaves are a showy mottled green/purple, and white spring flowers are fragrant. A showier, native alternative to invasive pachysandra! Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Pollination: Self pollinating. Light: Part Sun/Shade, Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic Soil Type: Loam, Humus, Clay, Sand Height: .5’-1’  Width: - Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: Mar-Apr Fruit: Small, seed bearing capsules mature in summer. Not visually notable. Fall Color: - Root Type: Rhizome Notable Wildlife Interactions: Little data available. Flowers support some pollinators such as bees. Notes: Tends to retain leaves through mild winters, planting in areas sheltered from winter winds encourages this. Can be prone to leaf blight, well drained soils and avoidance of overhead watering will help prevent this. Considered detrimentally toxic to ani