$3-8 per plantavg. price
Groundcover🦌 Deer Resistant
Pachysandra
Pachysandra terminalis
Pachysandra is the classic shade groundcover — a dense, evergreen carpet that thrives where grass won't grow. Under mature trees, on north-facing slopes, in deep shade — pachysandra fills it all with glossy green. It spreads steadily by underground runners, forming a weed-suppressing mat. One of the most reliable shade solutions.
Hardiness Zones
4-8
Sunlight
Full Shade
Water Needs
Moderate
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
6-12 in H × 12-18 in (spreading) W
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Spring (tiny white spikes)
Bloom Color
Glossy dark green foliage year-round
Care Guide
Plant in partial to full shade. Moist, well-drained soil with organic matter. Space 6-12 inches apart. Keep moist during establishment. Mow or trim in early spring to refresh. Watch for volutella blight in humid weather. Not for hot, dry areas. Very cold hardy.
Landscape Uses
Shade ground coverUnder treesNorth-facing slopesWoodland gardensErosion control
Best Growing Regions
northeastmidwestmountain
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