Question
Hi - I live in NJ.  My landscaping includes pakisandra as a ground cover in most areas.  

I have an area that is almost full sun.  I planted some vibirnum carlesi and would like a ground cover around the plants that will handle the sun but grow fast and thick like pakisandra.  

Nothing higher than about 8 inches, flowers are nice if they bloom for a long period, something that has a scent is good too.  Priority is to cover the bed which tends to dry out easily in the sun.

Any suggestions?

thanks, ken

Answer
Hello Ken

Pachysandra is a great ground-cover but it just can't stand the sun.

Try swathes of Convallaria majalis as it grows in some sun and emits a fantastic perfume. Looks great with white iris, hostas or polygonatum (Solomon's seal)

Let me know

Jonathan www.ecologicagardens.com