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Japanese Spurge
Flowers are not particularly showy, but on close inspection are quite attractive. Tiny white flowers in 1-2" long, terminal (hence the species name) spikes bloom in early spring. Pachysandra can be used as a lawn substitute in shaded non-traffic areas and ground cover for shade areas. It is an excellent selection for shaded areas under shallow-rooted trees. This perennial plant needs partial shade to full shade to prosper. The Japanese Spurge plant, Pachysandra terminalis, and also known as Pachysandra, is a shrubby, evergreen ground cover which grows 8-12" high and spreads by rhizomes to form a dense carpet of rich, dark green foliage. Oval leaves (2-4" long) appear primarily in whorls at the stem ends. Plant 6 inches apart. ... more info
Creeping Wirevine The roughly circular leaves are 1cm across and the white, strongly scented flowers are borne in small clusters, followed by shining black fruits. The Creeping Wire vine, Muehlenbeckia, is a vine with strongly rooting and densely intertwining stems. This New Zealand gem has dark, wiry stems that contort, curl, and bend like nothing you've seen. Small, attractive emerald green leaflets. vine, Muehlenbeckia, is different, odd, down right strange. A choice and very hardy addition to combos. |
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