Cushion Spurge

Euphorbia Polychroma

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 4–8Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — It is also drought-tolerant once established; perennial with yellow blooms, image 79

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

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — bract-surrounded yellow flowers; for an unbroken sweep of brilliant color, image 70

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — With its vibrant seasonal hues and ease of care

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — USDA zones 4-8, with excellent drought tolerance once established; creating a cushion appearance, image 64

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — perennial for full or half; with its vibrant seasonal hues and ease of care, image 116

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

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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

Type: Perennial
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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

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) — USDA zones 4-8, with excellent drought tolerance once established; creating a cushion appearance, image 93

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — This resilient plant is known for its appealing; chartreuse-yellow bracts in spring, image 96

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — perennial with yellow blooms; adding yet another layer of interest in the fall.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones, image 86

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Caution: sap may irritate skin; thriving in full sun to part shade, it spans 12-18 inches high with an equal spread

$Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia polychroma) \nThis hardy; ideal for borders or rock gardens, its foliage turns, image 88$