Tennessee Native Pachysandra – Pachysandra procumbens
Bring a beautiful, natural woodland look to your shade garden with Tennessee native Pachysandra (Pachysandra procumbens), also known as Allegheny spurge. This attractive native ground cover is an excellent choice for shaded areas where many other plants struggle to grow.
Native to Tennessee and much of the southeastern United States, Allegheny spurge thrives in woodlands, shady gardens, and rich, well-drained soils. Its attractive, evergreen-to-semi-evergreen foliage forms a low-growing carpet that works beautifully beneath trees, along woodland paths, and around larger shade-loving native plants.
In early spring, Pachysandra procumbens produces unique, fragrant, pale pink to white flowers that rise above the foliage, adding seasonal interest before many other woodland plants are fully active. Its attractive foliage and low-growing habit make it an excellent native alternative for filling in shady garden spaces.
Why Grow Tennessee Native Pachysandra?
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Native to Tennessee and the Southeast
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Excellent native ground cover for shade
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Thrives in woodland and naturalized gardens
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Attractive foliage provides long-lasting garden interest
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Produces fragrant spring flowers
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Excellent companion for native ferns and woodland perennials
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Great for planting beneath trees
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Low-growing and easy to incorporate into natural landscapes
Growing Tennessee Native Pachysandra
Plant Pachysandra procumbens in partial to full shade with rich, organic, well-drained soil. It performs especially well in woodland conditions where the soil remains moderately moist. Once established, this native ground cover can gradually spread to create an attractive colony.
Pair Tennessee native Pachysandra with other woodland favorites such as Christmas Fern, Trillium, Bloodroot, Virginia Bluebells, Wild Ginger, and other native shade plants for a beautiful, natural-looking woodland garden.
If you are looking for a native ground cover for shade, Tennessee native plants, or an attractive addition to a woodland garden, Tennessee Native Pachysandra is an excellent choice.
Botanical Name: Pachysandra procumbens
Common Name: Allegheny Spurge, Tennessee Native Pachysandra
Light: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Garden Use: Native ground cover, woodland gardens, shade gardens, under trees, naturalized areas
