Pachysandra terminalis
ground_coverZones 4–8deer resistantReliable evergreen ground cover for deep shade. Dense whorls of glossy dark green leaves form a uniform carpet. Very shade tolerant but slow to establish.
Keep pachysandra contained within its bed by trimming runners at edges.
Apply balanced granular fertilizer to encourage fill-in of bare spots.
Watch for tan spots on leaves and stem dieback, especially in overcrowded plantings.
Clean tree leaves off the pachysandra bed so they don't smother the evergreen foliage.
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