Euphorbia polychroma
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Euphorbia polychroma
cushion spurge
cushion spurge
SIZE/TYPE | low or groundcovering |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 0.2-0.3m |
USUAL WIDTH | 0.3-0.4m |
LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES |
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FLOWERS | showy |
COLOUR OF FLOWERS |
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BLOOMING TIME | May - July |
LOCATION | full to partial sun |
USDA zone (lowest) | 4 (down to -34°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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FOR ZONE 7 |
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BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Perennials |
Euphorbia - spurge represents a large family of plants where the most eye-catching ones are not hardy enough for Central European climate (zone 6). However, there are also perennials that are perfectly fine here and almost care-free. Such as wood spurge or also sometimes called cushion spurge.
It forms a compact, densely branched, mounded clump with narrowly elongated, mid green leaves, and typical spurge-like flowers (cyathia cupped by involucres in terminal cymes). The flowers lack both petals and sepals but are decorated with striking yellow-green bracts which may last for as long as 2 months. Stems and leaves exude milky sap of low toxicity, yet it may cause allergic reaction.
Wood spurge will grow in almost any well-drained garden soil provided it is protected the extremes of both wet and dry conditions. Cut off all stems from previous year in early spring. Find it a spot where its cheerful colour lightens up the entire bed. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update: 12-02-2015
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