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

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) — perennial with yellow blooms

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) — as the milky sap it exudes when cut or broken can be an irritant to the skin; uSDA zones 4-8, with, image 109

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — usually around April or May; is an eye-catching perennial that can provide a lively burst of color to any, image 101

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — It is also drought-tolerant once established; perennial with yellow blooms, image 108

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — offering an extended display of color; perennial for full or half, image 75

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

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 92

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

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

$Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia polychroma) \nThis hardy; ideal for borders or rock gardens, its foliage turns, image 59$