Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese Spurge) — Premium Shaded Canopy Groundcover

Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra terminalis) is the gold standard for deep shade groundcover — a tough, evergreen perennial that thrives where almost nothing else will. Dense whorls of glossy green leaves form a uniform, weed-suppressing carpet 6–8 inches tall under heavy tree canopies, along shaded foundation walls, and on dry, root-choked slopes where grass gives up entirely. Set it and forget it: once established, it spreads steadily and maintains a clean, manicured look with almost no maintenance.

Why Gardeners Choose Pachysandra

• Deep shade champion: One of the most reliable evergreen groundcovers for full and deep shade — thrives where turf and most other groundcovers fail.
• Year-round evergreen: Glossy green foliage holds its color and structure through harsh winters without browning.
• Uniform, clean habit: Matures to a neat 6–8 inch height, creating a level, manicured look across large areas.
• Natural weed suppressor: Dense mat crowds out weeds once established, reducing maintenance significantly.
• Competes under trees: Handles the dry, root-choked soil beneath mature trees better than almost any other groundcover.
• Low maintenance: Highly self-sustaining once established — spreads on its own without aggressive intervention.

Planting & Care

• Light: Full shade to part sun; avoid direct afternoon sun.
• Soil: Organic-rich preferred; amend with compost at planting for best results.
• Spacing: 12 inches apart; 100 plants covers approximately 100 sq. ft.
• Watering: Consistent moisture during establishment; drought tolerant once rooted in.
• Fertilizing: Not typically needed; top-dress with compost in spring if desired.

Shipping Information

• Ships in 2.5-inch pots or bare-root bundles of 25 for large-scale plantings.