Green Sheen Japanese Spurge

Japanese spurge ‘Green Sheen’ is an evergreen, mat-forming groundcover with exceptionally glossy dark green leaves. Small white flowers rise in upright spikes in early summer. This selection suits shaded spaces beneath shrubs, banks, and slopes, where its spreading habit can cover the soil. Plant it in full or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil; it tolerates a range of soil types and the RHS notes some drought resistance once established. The North Carolina Extension profile describes Japanese pachysandra as a rhizomatous groundcover and notes that good airflow helps reduce leaf-blight problems. [Royal Horticultural Society]() · [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox]() ## Maintenance Water during establishment and during prolonged dry spells, avoiding persistently soggy soil. Thin crowded growth to improve air circulation, avoid overhead watering if leaf blight has occurred, and keep its spread within the intended bed.