Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Buxaceae

Genus:

Pachysandra

Species:

Pachysandra procumbens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded woodland areas

Germination Information