PACHYSANDRA VARIEGATA

Latin Name: Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata'

Description: Also known as Japanese Spurge, it's dense, shrubby nature makes it an attractive groundcover. White edging gives this variety a variegated appearance, enhancing darker gardens with it's lighter foliage. Typically used for erosion control and underplanting in shady wet areas. 

Potentially Invasive to Ontario: Listed as a Category 4 (no serious threat but may compete with native vegetation). Spreads relatively slowly but may spread once established. To learn more about Ontario invasive species click here

Zone: 4-8
Height: 7-10cm
Spread: 15-30cm
Shape: groundcover
Sun or Shade: Shade
Foliage: rubbery-green
Fall Colour: Red-Orange