pachysandra
Evergreen shade plant
Pachysandra is a low-growing evergreen ground cover with glossy leaves, commonly planted in shaded areas where grass won't thrive.
It spreads by underground runners to form dense mats: The pachysandra under the oak trees needs no mowing.
Native to East Asia and eastern North America, it's a staple of suburban landscaping.
Forest's lower vegetation tier
Protective plant bedding
- spreadingExtending over space
- mat-formingGrowing in dense sheets
- ground-huggingStaying near earth's surface
- creepingMoving slowly, stealthily
naturalize · low-maintenance · border · edging · pathway · carpet · dense · colonizing
Occurring all seasons
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- glossySmooth and shiny
- leatheryResembling animal hide
- waxyResembling paraffin's texture
Appalachian range in Pennsylvania
- divisionSplitting into parts
- transplantingMoving living growth elsewhere
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
- rootingActively cheering someone on
establishment · slow-growing · moist · composting · nursery
understory
Forest's lower vegetation tier
canopy · filtered · north-facing · sheltered · foundation
mulch
Protective plant bedding
- spreadingExtending over space
- mat-formingGrowing in dense sheets
- ground-huggingStaying near earth's surface
creeping · naturalize · low-maintenance · border · edging · pathway · carpet · dense · colonizing · fill-in
year-round
Occurring all seasons
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- glossySmooth and shiny
- leatheryResembling animal hide
waxy · foliage · broadleaf · cold-hardy
Allegheny
Appalachian range in Pennsylvania
- divisionSplitting into parts
- transplantingMoving living growth elsewhere
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
rooting · establishment · slow-growing · moist · composting · nursery