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Wood Spurge

Euphorbia Robbiae

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Overview

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia robbiae) is an evergreen perennial boasting robust, leathery leaves. This resilient ground cover thrives in partial to full shade, expanding up to 24 inches wide and 18 inches tall. Springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts. Ideal for united underplanting, it is hardy in zones 6-9, requires well-draining soil, and offers excellent deer resistance. Caution advised due to its toxic sap.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 6–10Type Shrub
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — plants should be situated approximately 1 foot apart to allow for their spreading habit; green landscape even in shaded areas
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — leathery leaves that are rich green in colorWood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — expanding up to 24 inches wide and 18 inches tall; which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingestedWood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Wood Spurge (Euphorbia robbiae) is an evergreen perennial boasting robust, leathery leaves; springtime sees it, image 85Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — green and yellow flowers in the garden; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in heightWood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height; which can be irritating to skin and toxic if, image 67Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts; green landscape even in shaded areas, image 60+79

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Euphorbiaceae

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Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — plants should be situated approximately 1 foot apart to allow for their spreading habit; green landscape even in shaded areas
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — leathery leaves that are rich green in color
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — expanding up to 24 inches wide and 18 inches tall; which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Wood Spurge (Euphorbia robbiae) is an evergreen perennial boasting robust, leathery leaves; springtime sees it, image 85
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — green and yellow flowers in the garden; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height; which can be irritating to skin and toxic if, image 67
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts; green landscape even in shaded areas, image 60
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — green landscape even in shaded areas; springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — with a spread of up to 1.5 feet
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — and offers excellent deer resistance; which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested, image 63
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — plants should be situated approximately 1 foot apart to allow for their spreading habit
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — This robust plant is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9; springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — thus caution should be exercised during handling; which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested, image 75
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — which also makes them an excellent ground cover option.<br><br>Of particular note is the plant's milky sap; springtime sees
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts; green landscape even in shaded areas
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — This low maintenance choice is excellent for adding texture and year-round interest
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — and it prospers in both full shade and partial sun; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height, image 70
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Wood Spurge (Euphorbia robbiae) is an evergreen perennial boasting robust, leathery leaves
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — green landscape even in shaded areas; springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts, image 81
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Wood Spurge will surely enhance the client's garden; green landscape even in shaded areas, image 80
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Always don gloves when pruning or transplanting
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — plants should be situated approximately 1 foot apart to allow for their spreading habit; green landscape even in, image 72
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — requires well-draining soil; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Its drought tolerance is noteworthy, but regular watering will encourage lusher growth; which can be irritating, image 71
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