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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) — usually around April or May
Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — chartreuse-yellow bracts in spring; forming a perfect backdrop for its showy, image 89
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 excellent drought
Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — allowing for each plant's full growth potential; yellow flowers in the garden, image 112
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