Japanese Spurge - Silveredge

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Japanese Spurge - Silveredge

Japaenese Spurge is the only satisfactory plant that will grow as a ground cover under Pine Trees. The Japanese Spurge 'Silveredge', Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge', has thin silver-white margins, hence the name 'Silveredge. Japanese Spurges are evergreen the year round,and are self-sustaining and always looks well. This plant is used extensively under large spreading trees, back of buildings or in other situations too shady for grass to grow. Once established, a Pachysandra planting will eliminate grass cutting and weeding. ' This plant is a slower growing variegated form of Japanese Spurge which is an old-time ground cover plant with versatile modern day use. Japanese Spurges will transform otherwise bare and ugly ground areas into attractive year-round cover. Plant 6 inches apart. This plant can be used as a lawn subsitute in shaded non-traffic areas. It is also very effective as a border plant along paths or driveway edgings. Silveredges are ideal for partly shaded or full shade areas. Your lawn work stops where this plant starts. ... more information

 

Lamium - Pink Pewter ‘Pink Pewter’ will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. The Lamium ‘Pink Pewter’, Lamium maculatum, has a beautiful display of dark green, silvery leaves with white centers. With a plant height of 6” and a spread of 12-24”, Lamium ‘Pink Pewter’ blooms from May to July. The short spiked salmon pink flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. ‘Pink Pewter’ looks great among Hosta’s, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. Plant in a well-drained area and do not allow drying out.

Japanese Spurge - Silveredge