Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra procumbens)

Allegheny Spurge is a low perennial, spreading with long rhizomes. Toothed leaves are blue-green mottled with purple and white. Flowers are white or pale pink, fragrant, and often appear before new leaves emerge in early spring. Leaves and stems are semi-evergreen. Once the new shoots mature, the previous season’s growth disappears. Leaves have scalloped margins and are marbled with silver and purple.

It is an excellent ground cover for shady areas. It is considered more attractive than the over-used, Asiatic Pachysandra terminalis. The native species grows slowly and will not take over like P. terminalis. Best grown in acidic, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Plants thrive in sun dappled shade under large trees. 

Semi-Evergreen; Attracts: 🐝
Light: part to full shade
Soil: medium to wet
Mature Height: 4" - 9"