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Japanese Spurge
It is an excellent selection for shaded areas under shallow-rooted trees. Plant 6 inches apart. Tiny white flowers in 1-2" long, terminal (hence the species name) spikes bloom in early spring. The Japanese Spurge plant, Pachysandra terminalis, and also known as Pachysandra, is a shrubby, evergreen ground cover which grows 8-12" high and spreads by rhizomes to form a dense carpet of rich, dark green foliage. Oval leaves (2-4" long) appear primarily in whorls at the stem ends. This perennial plant needs partial shade to full shade to prosper. Flowers are not particularly showy, but on close inspection are quite attractive. Pachysandra can be used as a lawn substitute in shaded non-traffic areas and ground cover for shade areas. ... more
Lamium - Pink Pewter ‘Pink Pewter’ will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. Plant in a well-drained area and do not allow drying out. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. The short spiked salmon pink flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. The Lamium ‘Pink Pewter’, Lamium maculatum, has a beautiful display of dark green, silvery leaves with white centers. ‘Pink Pewter’ looks great among Hosta’s, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers. With a plant height of 6” and a spread of 12-24”, Lamium ‘Pink Pewter’ blooms from May to July. Gardening News and Articles |
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