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Euphorbiaceae
Cushion Spurge
Euphorbia polychroma
Radiant energy.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Native to
- Central and Southeastern Europe
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 1-1.5 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- well-drained, average
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The bright yellow 'flowers' are actually colorful bracts surrounding the tiny true flowers, a common Euphorbia trait.
- The species name 'polychroma' means 'many colors,' referring to foliage that shifts from green to gold to orange-red through the seasons.
- Like all euphorbias, it exudes a milky white latex sap when cut that can irritate skin and eyes.
- Cushion spurge forms a perfectly symmetrical dome shape without any pruning, a trait gardeners prize.
- It is highly deer-resistant and rabbit-proof due to its toxic, irritating sap.
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