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 4–8Climate Mediterranean

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

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) — adding yet another layer of interest in the fall.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8; usually around April or May

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — can retain their brightness for several weeks; as the milky sap it exudes when cut or broken can be an irritant to the

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — offering an extended display of color; perennial for full or half

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — plant Cushion Spurge approximately 15 to 18 inches apart; the Cushion Spurge thrives in full sun to partial shade and

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — For an unbroken sweep of brilliant color; which come to life in the spring

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

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — With its vibrant seasonal hues and ease of care; caution: sap may irritate skin

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — allowing for each plant's full growth potential; yellow flowers in the garden

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — yellow flowers in the garden; bract-surrounded yellow flowers

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it spans 12-18 inches high with an equal spread; the leaves can take on, image 61

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Ideal for borders or rock gardens, its foliage turns red in fall, providing year-round interest; allowing, image 62

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Caution: sap may irritate skin; thriving in full sun to part shade, it spans 12-18 inches high with an, image 63

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

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — scientifically known as Euphorbia polychroma; offering an extended display of color, image 65

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