You are purchasing 5 Allegheny Spurge roots, a flowering plant from the Buxaceae family native to the southeastern United States. This plant produces small, fragrant, greenish-white to white flowers in early spring before new leaves emerge, blooming in 2-4" long terminal spikes. During winter, the leaves may appear worn and tattered. The plant spreads slowly, forming a dense 8-10” tall ground cover. Best grown in partial to full shade. Planting instructions are provided with each order.