Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Pachysandra terminalis ‘Silver Edge’
Variegated Japanese Spurge
- Family
- Buxaceae
- Height
- 6 to 12 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Small, inconspicuous white flowers
- Foliage color
- Green background with creamy white edges
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial to full shade
- Water
- Regular
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growing zone
- USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Shelter for small animals and insects
About this plant
Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge' produces short spikes of small, fragrant white flowers in early spring, adding delicate seasonal interest before the foliage becomes the primary feature. Glossy, oval leaves are deep green with crisp silvery-white margins, forming a dense evergreen carpet that brightens shaded areas throughout the year. The variegated foliage remains attractive in every season, while slowly spreading stems create a uniform groundcover with rich texture and lasting ornamental appeal.
Native to the woodlands of Japan and China, this cultivated selection was chosen for its elegant variegated foliage and dependable evergreen habit. It is well suited to woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and beneath trees and shrubs, where its year-round foliage provides texture, contrast, and consistent groundcover.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Pollinator Gardens · Under Trees
Companion plants
Trilliums · Hellebores · Cyclamen · Autumn ferns · Primroses · Rodgersias
Design tip
Use this variegated evergreen groundcover to brighten shaded spaces beneath trees or along woodland paths with year-round color. Repeat light foliage near darker evergreens and layer contrasting leaf textures to create depth, rhythm, and a polished woodland composition.
