A.k.a Allegheny spurge and mountain spurge. A flowering, semi-evergreen groundcover best grown in rich, slightly acidic, well drained soils and dappled light under large trees. Leaves are a showy mottled green/purple, and white spring flowers are fragrant. A showier, native alternative to invasive pachysandra! Spreads slowly by rhizomes.

Pollination: Self pollinating.

Light: Part Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Humus, Clay, Sand

Height: .5’-1’ 

Width: -

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: Mar-Apr

Fruit: Small, seed bearing capsules mature in summer. Not visually notable.

Fall Color: -

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Little data available. Flowers support some pollinators such as bees.

Notes: Tends to retain leaves through mild winters, planting in areas sheltered from winter winds encourages this. Can be prone to leaf blight, well drained soils and avoidance of overhead watering will help prevent this. Considered detrimentally toxic to animals and should not be planted in yards where pets chew on plants.