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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'
Common Name: Japanese Spurge
Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Carpet’ is a compact broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with glossy, dark green foliage and a dense, carpet-like spreading habit. It is shorter and more compact than the straight species, with finely toothed leaves that form a neat mat in shaded areas. Small white flower spikes appear in spring, but the main ornamental feature is its year-round green foliage and ability to cover difficult shady ground.
Type: Broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover
Mature Size: 12–18 in. wide × 6–9 in. tall
USDA Zones: 5a–9b; some sources list 4a–8b
Form: Low, dense, creeping, rhizomatous mat
Light: Part shade to full shade
Soil / Water: Moist, well-drained soil preferred; tolerates clay, dry shade, drought once established, heavy shade, and erosion-prone slopes
Bloom Time / Length: March–April or April; about 2–3 weeks
Wildlife: Small white flowers may attract bees and small insects; dense evergreen foliage can provide cover for small wildlife; generally deer and rabbit resistant.
Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for shaded groundcover, under trees, foundation beds, woodland edges, erosion control, mass planting, and areas where turfgrass struggles. ‘Green Carpet’ is especially useful where a lower, tidier pachysandra is desired. It spreads to form a solid carpet, so it works best where it can be allowed to fill in or where edging can contain it. Japanese pachysandra can spread aggressively in some regions, so native Pachysandra procumbens may be a better choice for natural areas.
Care:
Plant in shade or filtered light and water regularly until established. Space plants about 6–12 inches apart for quicker coverage. Avoid wet, poorly drained soil and overcrowded plantings with poor air circulation, since pachysandra can develop leaf blight, root rot, and scale. Thin dense patches when needed and trim winter-damaged foliage in early spring before new growth appears.
| Plant Type: | Broadleaf Evergreen, Groundcover |
| Width: | 12-15" |
| Height: | 6-8" |
| Fragrant: | Not verified |
| Fruit: | Not verified |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5–9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Exposure: | Partial Shade, Full Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Groundcover |
| Shape: | Ground Cover, Low Spreading |
| Soil Type | Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |