Cushion Spurge

Euphorbia Polychroma

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Overview

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia polychroma) \nThis hardy, low-maintenance perennial boasts vibrant, chartreuse-yellow bracts in spring, atop a compact, mounded form. Thriving in full sun to part shade, it spans 12-18 inches high with an equal spread. Ideal for borders or rock gardens, its foliage turns red in fall, providing year-round interest. Caution: sap may irritate skin. USDA zones 4-8, with excellent drought tolerance once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Climate Mediterranean

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Ideal for borders or rock gardens, its foliage turns red in fall, providing year-round interest

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — chartreuse-yellow bracts in spring

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it spans 12-18 inches high with an equal spread

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — scientifically known as Euphorbia polychroma

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — USDA zones 4-8, with excellent drought tolerance once established

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Ideal for borders or rock gardens, its foliage turns red in fall, providing year-round interest

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Caution: sap may irritate skin

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width: 1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — chartreuse-yellow bracts in spring

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it spans 12-18 inches high with an equal spread

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — scientifically known as Euphorbia polychroma

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — USDA zones 4-8, with excellent drought tolerance once established

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Ideal for borders or rock gardens, its foliage turns red in fall, providing year-round interest

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Caution: sap may irritate skin

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — usually around April or May

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — This resilient plant is known for its appealing

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — which come to life in the spring

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — forming a perfect backdrop for its showy

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — creating a cushion appearance

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — is an eye-catching perennial that can provide a lively burst of color to any garden design

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — often mistaken for petals

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — bract-surrounded yellow flowers

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — as the milky sap it exudes when cut or broken can be an irritant to the skin

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — For an unbroken sweep of brilliant color

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — the leaves can take on reddish or purple tints

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — offering an extended display of color

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — can retain their brightness for several weeks

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — the Cushion Spurge thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — It is also drought-tolerant once established

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — adding yet another layer of interest in the fall.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — allowing for each plant's full growth potential

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