Windcliff Fragrant Pachysandra
Pachysandra axillaris 'Windcliff Fragrant'
Pronunciation: pak-ih-SAN-druh ax-ILL-ar-iss
SKU #09319
| Description | Uniquely fragrant white flowers appear in early spring, repeating in autumn on this rarely encountered selection of Pachysandra, brought to Monrovia by plant explorer Dan Hinkley. Spreads by rhizomes to form a dense carpet of glossy, dark green foliage, providing an attractive and unique evergreen groundcover for shade or dappled sun. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Early spring; may repeat in fall. |
| Mature Size | Reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, spreading slowly by underground stems. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Periwinkle (Vinca); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera) |
| Care | Thrives in rich, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Prefers cool, shaded settings. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Space 2 to 3 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in. |
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| Lore | Pachysandra is related to the boxwoods, and though it has a much different growth habit and needs shade, it offers similar durability. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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