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Green Carpet Japanese Pachysandra(#1)
Green Carpet Japanese Pachysandra(#1)
$18.00
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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'
Choose Green Carpet Japanese Pachysandra for shaded beds where you need a tight evergreen groundcover that helps hold soil. The tradeoff: it spreads, so use it where a colony is welcome, not where you want separate plants.
Buy This If
- You want a green carpet in shade.
- You need soil coverage, not flowers.
- You prefer a plant that spreads.
Skip This If
- You want a clumping perennial.
- The area bakes in afternoon sun.
- You dislike edging spreading plants.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It gives shaded areas a clean, unified look, but the effect is foliage-driven rather than colorful. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It fills in quickly once settled, especially where soil moisture is steady. |
| Maintenance | B+ | It is easy after establishment, but borders may need occasional edging. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe. |
| Small Space Fit | B- | It can work in contained shade beds, but it is not the best pick for tiny mixed plantings. |
| Screening Value | F | It is a groundcover and should not be used for privacy or visual screening. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for homeowners who want shade coverage more than flower display. Give it a defined edge, water it while establishing, and avoid planting it where it can wander into unmanaged areas.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 0.75 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 0.75 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 0.75 ft |
| Sun | Part Shade to Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Spreading, mat-forming groundcover |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it grow under trees?
Yes, if the soil is not bone dry and it gets watering while establishing.
Does it flower?
It may flower lightly, but you buy this plant for foliage coverage.
Will it spread too much?
It spreads by design, so use edging or plant it in a contained bed.
Why Choose Perennials for Your Garden?
- Return Year After Year: Perennials come back each season, reducing replanting costs while increasing garden maturity
- Extended Seasonal Interest: With proper selection, you can enjoy continuous blooms from spring through fall.
- Low Long-Term Maintenance: Once established, many perennials require minimal upkeep and become more resilient over time.
The Pro Growers of New England Advantage — Perennials
Perennials bring dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape year after year. At Pro Growers of New England, our perennials are grown locally and selected for reliable performance in New England’s soil, temperature swings, and growing conditions.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-41038
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