Pachysandra procumbens ~ Allegheny Spurge groundcover Best bloom in full sun

Best bloom in full sun and moist

They turn yellow in the fall

IMAGES: Photo by Drew Avery

Can be considered a fire hazard in some areas

The  blue-violet flowers with dark purple veins and white centers bloom in masses from late spring into summer

Pachysandra procumbens ~ Allegheny Spurge groundcover Best bloom in full sunAllegheny Spurge is a native shade loving semi evergreen perennial that forms a dense carpet of matte blue green foliage mottled with purple and white. Tiny but fragrant whitish green flowers bloom on terminal spikes in early spring before the foliage emerges. Grows best in filtered shade and rich acidic soils. Type: Perennial Origins: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 1 2' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Part