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 6–10

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Euphorbiaceae

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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 can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in, image 74

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — which also makes them an excellent ground cover option.<br><br>Of particular note is the plant's milky sap, image 73

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) — Its drought tolerance is noteworthy, but regular watering will encourage lusher growth; which can be irritating, image 71

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) — preferring loamy or sandy substrates; springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts, image 69

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — with a spread of up to 1.5 feet; green landscape even in shaded areas, image 68

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) — leathery leaves that are rich green in color; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height, image 66

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — This robust plant is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9; springtime sees it adorned with bright, image 65

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Caution advised due to its toxic sap; green landscape even in shaded areas, image 64

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) — requires well-draining soil; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height, image 62

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Ideal for united underplanting; springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts, image 61

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) — 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) — This resilient ground cover thrives in partial to full shade; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1, image 58

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Wood Spurge (Euphorbia robbiae) is an evergreen perennial boasting robust, leathery leaves; springtime sees it, image 57

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — shrub for full or half; green landscape even in shaded areas

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — shrub with green and yellow blooms; which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested

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) — green landscape even in shaded areas; springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Wood Spurge will surely enhance the client's garden; green landscape even in shaded areas

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