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| Identification |
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Genus
Pachysandra
Species
procumbens
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Allegheny spurge
Allegheny pachysandra
Family
BUXACEAE
Specimen number
S11622
Data source
HtZn p149;Frgnt p306
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6" - 1'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial to full shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Pachysandra procumbens has mild pungent flowers. Allegheny pachysandra (also known as Allegheny spurge) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does best in partial to full shade. It prefers moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
curious aroma
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Pachysandra procumbens is a wildflower.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Pachysandra procumbens has whorls of deep toothed leaves. Flowers: Allegheny pachysandra (locally known in some parts as Allegheny spurge) has short flower spikes above leaves. March is the usual month for flowering. Typically the flowers are either pink or white.
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