Japanese Spurge - Green Carpet

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Japanese Spurge - Green Carpet

It is ideal for partly shaded or full shade areas. Japanese Spurge 'Green Carpet', Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet', is an old-time ground cover plant that grows to 6-8" high with versatile uses. It is also very effective as a border plant along paths or driveway edgings. Plant 6 inches apart to obtain quick cover. Pachysandra will transform otherwise bare and ugly ground areas into attractive year-round cover. This evergreen is self-sustaining and always looks well. Green Carpet is the only satisfactory plant that will grow as a ground cover under Pine trees. This plant is used extensively under large spreading trees, back of buildings or in other situations too shady for grass to grow. Your lawn work stops were this plant starts. Once established, a Pachysandra planting will eliminate grass cutting and weeding. It can be used as a lawn substitute in shaded non-traffic areas. ... additional information

 

Periwinkle - Wojos Gem Herbaceous perennial. Use in as a spreading groundcover to brighten shade gardens. It is idstinct from Vinca 'Illumination' with larger leaves is hardy in protected spots in zone 6. The Periwinkle 'Wojo's Gem', Vinca Major 'Wojo's Gem', is a new selection of trailing vinca with creamy yellow centers edged and flecked with dark green. Pest and disease free. Beautiful cascading down slopes, banks, walls and curbs.

Japanese Spurge - Green Carpet