Native from West Virginia south to Florida, Allegheny spurge is a superb clumpforming ground cover for the shade—even deep, dark shade. Although it is much less aggressive than the familiar Japanese pachysandra, it does spread slowly by rhizomes (underground stems). Allegheny spurge is deciduous in our climate. The 2- to 4-inch pinkish-white bloom spikes in early spring are followed by velvety new foliage unfurling over the remnants of last year’s leaves. The summer foliage is dark green to bluish-green. As the season progresses, the foliage takes on a silvery mottling that intensifies in fall. Allegheny spurge grows 8-12 inches tall, and prefers an evenly moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a high organic matter content. Shade is a must. Zone 5. 1 Quart. |
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