Windcliff Fragrant Pachysandra
Pachysandra axillaris 'Windcliff Fragrant'
SKU
09319
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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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | pak-ih-SAN-druh ax-ILL-ar-iss |
|---|---|
| Lore | Pachysandra is related to the boxwoods, and though it has a much different growth habit and needs shade, it offers similar durability. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, spreading slowly by underground stems. |
| Bloom Time | Early spring; may repeat in fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Shade Loving, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Periwinkle (Vinca); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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