Plant Name: Pachysandra terminalis
Common name: Japanese Pachysandra
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Height: 6” – 8”
Plant Width: 10”+
Bloom Time: April – June
Flower Color: White
Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
Soil Requirements: Moist, Organically Rich, Well-Draining Soil.
Water Need: Moderate; Supplemental Irrigation.
Fire Resistant: YES; Zone 8 – 30’+ from house.
Attributes: Semi-evergreen; Winter Interest; Deer Resistant; Attracts Bees.
Uses: Ground Cover; Erosion Control; Cottage Garden.
Note: Spreads by Rhizomes; Avoid Overhead Watering.
Native to: Japan, North Central China
Oregon Native: NO
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 – 9
Report by: Viki Ashford, AGC Member/ Master Gardener
Photo from: N. Carolina State University, Extension Service https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pachysandra-terminalis/