Allegheny Spurge

Allegheny Spurge Pachysandra procumbens Light to medium shade, medium moisture level, humus rich soil essential, neutral pH.  4-9 inches height, blooms in spring, white flowers, spreads by rhizomes. Germination Code:  L.  Difficult from seed.  Division is easiest but stem cuttings form new roots slowly and rot easily. Native Region:  Middle and East Tennessee Excellent, well-behaved groundcover with fragrant flowers.  However, it spreads slowly and needs to be divided to create a groundcover; otherwise best treated as a specimen plant. Leaves are marbled silver and purple.  Can be evergreen if placed where it is protected from north winds. flower;shade/sun;medium;loam flower;shade;medium;loam

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