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Pachysandra

Pachysandra is native to southeast North America and also eastern Asia. The height of pachysandra is usually around 6 inches, but can get up to 1 foot with an equal spread. Flowers are greenish-white spikes that emerge from the foliage. Although this plant is excellent for a quick groundcover, it can become invasive quickly.

Leaves budding Floral buds show white emerging from the end of green leaves A fully bloomed flower shows the whitish spikes surrounded by leaves that are broad with jagged margins. Whole pachysandra plant