Garden Goods Direct Pachysandra Perennials

Pachysandra plants are a favorite evergreen ground cover that grows well in hard-to-plant areas, such as under trees or in shady areas with poor or acidic soil. It grows 6 to 8 inches high (sometimes even 12 inches) and spreads by rhizomes to form a dense carpet of rich, dark green foliage. Oval leaves (2 to 4 inches long) appear primarily in whorls at the stem ends.

When spring arrives, tiny white, terminal, and fragrant flowers bloom and can be 1 to 2 inches long. While they aren’t super showy, they are a welcoming sign of warmer weather and add dimension to the green sea of leaves that will spread throughout the garden.

Pachysandra is great for filling in any unused space in landscaping beds. Its showy features are a nice contrast of dark green foliage with tiny white flowers. Pachysandra works well to keep down weeds and grows well in shaded areas of a garden where other plants or grass may struggle. This low-maintenance ground cover helps prevent soil erosion. Pachysandra makes an excellent planting partner with tall-limbed trees in any landscape.