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

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

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) — Ideal for united underplanting; springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts

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) — This low maintenance choice is excellent for adding texture and year-round interest; springtime sees it adorned, image 77

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

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

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — Wood Spurge will surely enhance the client's garden

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) — which also makes them an excellent ground cover option.<br><br>Of particular note is the plant's milky sap

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — shrub for full or half; green landscape even in shaded areas, image 84

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — and it prospers in both full shade and partial sun; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — This resilient ground cover thrives in partial to full shade

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — shrub for full or half

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — and it prospers in both full shade and partial sun

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — expanding up to 24 inches wide and 18 inches tall

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — preferring loamy or sandy substrates; springtime sees it adorned with bright green-yellow flower bracts

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — green landscape even in shaded areas

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) — which can be irritating to skin and toxic if ingested; spreading mound that typically reaches around 1 foot in height

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — preferring loamy or sandy substrates

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

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