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Pachysandra

Pachysandra terminalis, Buxaceae

Zones
4a–8b
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (optimal)Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

BarrenwortEpimedium grandiflorum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
BugleweedAjuga reptans
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
LungwortPulmonaria officinalis
Pollinator SharingNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Creeping JennyLysimachia nummularia

Both aggressive groundcovers compete for the same ecological niche

PeriwinkleVinca minor

Both aggressive shade groundcovers compete intensely for territory

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationGround Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Pachysandra grow in?

Pachysandra grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 8b.

What are good companion plants for Pachysandra?

Good companions for Pachysandra include Barrenwort, Bugleweed, Lungwort.

Design guilds with Pachysandra and see companion relationships visually.

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