| Description | Variegated Pachysandra (P. terminalis variegata) the leaves are prominently patterned with white areas. Not as vigorous as it's cousin Pachysandra terminalis. |
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| Pronunciation | (pak-i-SAN-dra)(ter-mi-NA-lis) |
| Plant Type | Groundcovers and vines |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Sunlight | partial sun, shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | prefers moist, well drained soils, if possible a ph of 5.5-6.5, does fine in aveage as long if it isn't dry |
| Flowers | white flowers in the spring, located on the top, in the center of the whorl of foliage, early to mid April, I haven't seen this bloom as heavily as the straight species can |
| Fruit | white berry-like drupe |
| Leaves | evergreen, appear to be whorled, white irregular margin |
| Dimensions | slower spreading than P. terminalis green form, plant 4 plants per square foot. |
| Maintenance | remove any green stems |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Cultivar Origin | I have seen plantings listed as the cultivar Silver Sheen and have seen straight variegated as Silver Sheen. They may or may not be the same. |
| Misc Facts | Genus name from Greek means pachys (thick) and andros (masculine) in reference to the male parts of the flower (thick stamens). Specific epithet means terminal in reference to the flower location at the ends of the stems. AKA: Silver Edge Pachysandra, Silveredge, Variegated Pachysandra, Pachysandra Variegata |
| Author's Notes | I would be wary of doing a large instillation of this plant. It is much less vigorous than the species and has a tendency to revert back to green. Used in small areas it can be a nice accent plant. The better the soil prep prior to planting, the quicker the cover and the more successful you will be. Needs shade!! |
| Notes & Reference | #01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr), #68-Groundcovers for the Midwest (Voight, Hamilton,Giles), #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens website |
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