Allegheny Spurge plant profile
Pachysandra procumbens
A perennial ornamental for shade.
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When to plant
When to plant Allegheny Spurge
Allegheny spurge is a native, non-invasive evergreen-to-semi-evergreen groundcover for shade, with fragrant pink-and-white flower spikes in early spring (NC State: March to April) and mottled silver-green foliage. Plant in spring or fall under trees and shrubs in moist, rich shade; do not overwater.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Shade
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 6 to 12 in apart
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Pachysandra procumbens (Allegheny Spurge, Mountain Pachysandra)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.