Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Silver Edge Pachysandra, Evergreen of The Day

Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge'
    Japanese Pachysandra,  Pachysandra

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    4A to 8A
Height    6" to 10" / 15cm to 25cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Spreading or horizontal
Exposure    Full shade to partial sun
Persistence    Evergreen

Bloom Color    White
Bloom Time    Spring
The flowers are fragrant.

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color    Variegated
Fall Color    No change in fall color
This plant has attractive foliage.

 Culture Notes
Pachysandra can be used as a lawn substitute in shaded non-traffic areas. It is truly adapted to a shaded location, even thrives there. Lift plants from soil in the spring to divide rhizomes.  Does best in a loamy, organic woodland soil. Remove (mow) any foliage left from last year in the spring before new foliage emerges. Plants in the southern portion of the hardiness range are best located in total shade. Even plants in the north look best in shade, less foliage yellows. This plant is considered mostly allergy free and causes little or no allergy problems in most people.




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