Japanese Spurge - Green Carpet

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Japanese Spurge - Green Carpet

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

 

Lamium - White Nancy 'White Nancy' will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 12-24", Lamium 'White Nancy' blooms from May to July. Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out.

Japanese Spurge - Green Carpet
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