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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

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) — with a spread of up to 1.5 feet; green landscape even in shaded areas
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in, image 74
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — leathery leaves that are rich green in color; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Always don gloves when pruning or transplanting; green landscape even in shaded areas
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — This resilient ground cover thrives in partial to full shade; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — This resilient ground cover thrives in partial to full shade; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1, image 86
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — green and yellow flowers in the garden; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height, image 82
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — and offers excellent deer resistance
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — shrub for full or half; green landscape even in shaded areas
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — shrub with green and yellow blooms; which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height; which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — effortlessly fitting into woodland gardens
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — This robust plant is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Ideal for united underplanting
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — effortlessly fitting into woodland gardens; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — thus caution should be exercised during handling
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — This low maintenance choice is excellent for adding texture and year-round interest; springtime sees it adorned with bright
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — green and yellow flowers in the garden
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — expanding up to 24 inches wide and 18 inches tall; which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested, image 59
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — <br><br>With its easy care and appealing appearance; which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested, image 79
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — preferring loamy or sandy substrates; springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts, image 69
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