Allegheny Spurge
Pachysandra procumbens
Allegheny Spurge is a perennial for edging, groundcover, suited to shade and partial shade and loam or acid soil, flowering Mar, Apr.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 20 cm |
| Spread | 45 cm |
| Aspect | shade and partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 5a-9b |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 20 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 45 cm of room to spread, roughly 2 to the metre when planted in a drift. It is hardy across USDA zones 5a to 9b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade, acid soil, evergreen plants.
Border Builder uses Allegheny Spurge's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Dwarf Fothergillafor height behind it
- Evergreen Huckleberryfor height behind it
- Florida Anisefor height behind it
- Florida Flame Azaleafor height behind it
- Florida Leucothoefor height behind it
- Fothergilla 'Mount Airy'for height behind it
Garden styles
Foundation planting Native Shade cottage Woodland
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: