euphorbia polychroma (cushion spurge)
$15.95
- AKA euphorbia epithymoides
- chartreuse-yellow bracts
- uniform mounds of bright green foliage take on a red hue in the fall
- one of the best euphorbias for colder climates
- bloom time: may to june
- zone 5
- height 30-45cm
- spread 45-60cm
- colour chartreuse
- extremely drought tolerant once established and grows best in a moist to average soil, in full sun to partial shade
- trim plants back to about 10 cm after flowering to promote a flush of new leaves
- caution: wear gloves while pruning this plant- the milky sap may severely irritate the skin and eyes and may cause severe discomfort if ingested
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- rabbit resistant
- deer resistant
- drought tolerant, once established
- poisonous
- rock garden
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)