Japanese pachysandra
Pachysandra terminalis
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Creeping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) is a groundcover for borders, foundation plantings, and low maintenance beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry to moist soil of most types. It creeps slowly to form a green evergreen mat that grows 6 to 12 inches tall. Small white flowers are fragrant and attract bees. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Lenten rose, Lady fern, and Duke blueberry.
Native range
Japan and north-central China.