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Bigleaf Periwinkle

Scientific Name: Vinca major
Zone: '3-8'
Sun: Partial to full shade

"The Bigleaf Periwinkle, Vinca major, is also known as Greater (rosy) Periwinkle, Big Perwinkle and Large Periwinkle. The plant is shrub-like and grow... more

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Dwarf Mondo Grass

Scientific Name: Ophiopogon japonicus
Zone: '6-11'
Sun: Partial to full shade

"Dwarf Mondo Grass, Ophiopogon japonicus, is an ornamental grass which grows to 4"" in height and is closely related to the liriope. It is also known ... more

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Halliana Japanese Honeysuckle

Scientific Name: Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'
Zone: '4-10'
Sun: Full sun to full shade

"Japanese Honeysuckle 'Halliana', Lonicera japonica 'Halliana', is the most commonly seen Honeysuckle and is also known as Hall's Honeysuckle. It has ... more

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Japanese Spurge

Scientific Name: Pachysandra terminalis
Zone: '4-8'
Sun: Partial to full shade

"The Japanese Spurge plant, Pachysandra terminalis, and also known as Pachysandra, is a shrubby, evergreen ground cover which grows 8-12"" high and sp... more

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Green Carpet Japanese Spurge

Scientific Name: Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'
Zone: '4-8'
Sun: Partial to full shade

"Japanese Spurge 'Green Carpet', Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet', is an old-time ground cover plant that grows to 6-8"" high with versatile uses... more

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Silveredge Japanese Spurge

Scientific Name: Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge'
Zone: '4-8'
Sun: Partial to full shade

"The Japanese Spurge 'Silveredge', Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge', has thin silver-white margins, hence the name 'Silveredge.' This plant is a s... more

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Liriope

Scientific Name: Liriope muscari
Zone: '5-10'
Sun: Full sun to full shade

"Liriope, Liriope muscari, is also commonly called border grass and is not actually a grass but a member of the lily family, a fact that inspires anot... more

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Periwinkle

Scientific Name: Vinca minor
Zone: '4-9'
Sun: Full sun to full shade

"The Periwinkle, Vinca minor, is also known as Trailing Myrtle, Dwarf Periwinkle and Creeping Myrtle. This species of Periwinkle is one of the most po... more


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