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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 4–8Type 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) — the Cushion Spurge thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil; it is also drought-tolerant once

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

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — yellow flowers in the garden; bract-surrounded yellow flowers, image 85

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

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — creating a cushion appearance

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Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — forming a perfect backdrop for its showy; can retain their brightness for several weeks, image 69

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

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — chartreuse-yellow bracts in spring; forming a perfect backdrop for its showy

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — plant Cushion Spurge approximately 15 to 18 inches apart

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — creating a cushion appearance; this resilient plant is known for its appealing, image 68

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — With its vibrant seasonal hues and ease of care; caution: sap may irritate skin, image 113

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 119

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — perennial with yellow blooms; adding yet another layer of interest in the fall.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones, image 115

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) — bract-surrounded yellow flowers

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — can retain their brightness for several weeks; as the milky sap it exudes when cut or broken can be an, image 103

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

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — perennial for full or half

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — is an eye-catching perennial that can provide a lively burst of color to any garden design; plant Cushion, image 124

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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 90

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

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