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Windcliff Fragrant Pachysandra
Pachysandra axillaris 'Windcliff Fragrant'
Pronunciation: pak-ih-SAN-druh ax-ILL-ar-iss
SKU #09319
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, spreading slowly by underground stems.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Early spring; may repeat in fall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Periwinkle (Vinca); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| Lore | Pachysandra is related to the boxwoods, and though it has a much different growth habit and needs shade, it offers similar durability. |
Details
| 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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| Bloom Time | Early spring; may repeat in fall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
Style
| 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
| Care Instructions | 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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History
| 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.