Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'
Green Sheen Japanese pachysandra

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (Small white flowers in terminal spikes; up to 1-2" long; blooms for a brief period in April
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Oval leaves appear in whorls; 2-4" long; extremely glossy green foliage)
 Ultimate Height:
0.5-1 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
1-1.5 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Prefers organically rich, well-drained soils
 Maintenance:
 Purdue Plant Doctor
Parts and Problems of Pachysandra
  Special Characteristics:
  • Deer Resistant 39
  • Drought Tolerant 292
  • Shade Tolerant 117
  • Groundcover 62
  • Mass Plantings 292

    • 2 Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen' found

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    Number Accession ID Location
    12018_00663*AMSEE
    22018_00631*AMSEE

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