Euphorbia polychroma
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Euphorbia epithymoides subsp. epithymoides forms a compact green cushion topped with bright yellow spring bracts and develops red, orange, and purple fall color.
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Description
Euphorbia epithymoides subsp. epithymoides is a compact, clump-forming perennial with erect green stems and alternate oblong leaves. Terminal cymes carry tiny green flowers surrounded by bright sulphur-yellow bracts from April into early summer.
Grow cushion spurge in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained to dry, well-drained soil. It tolerates drought, deer, rabbits, rocky ground, and poor soil, while its foliage can turn red, orange, and purple before winter dormancy.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 1 ft |
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| Spread | 10 in – 1 ft |
| Flowering months | April, May, June |
| Synonyms | Euphorbia epithymoides subsp. epithymoides Purpurea, Euphorbia epithymoides var. polychroma, Euphorbia polychroma, Euphorbia villosa |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | Green, Yellow |
| Color flower summer | Green, Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Ground cover, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained to dry, well-drained soil. Avoid excessive shade to preserve the compact cushion shape. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Cushion Spurge, Cushion Euphorbia, Many-Colored Spurge |
| Blomidon Item No | ZEUPPO0001G, ZEUPPO6RD, 201812528, 201812529 |
| Propagation | Propagate by division in early spring, basal cuttings in spring or early summer, or seed. |
| Pests | Generally pest-free, but aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, and nematodes may occur. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free. |
| Pruning | Cut flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn; remove spent flowers earlier to limit self-seeding. |
| Hazardous information | Milky latex can irritate skin and eyes and is harmful if eaten; wear gloves and eye protection, and keep away from children and pets. |
| Watering instructions | Water during establishment; afterward let well-drained soil dry lightly. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade; too much shade loosens the cushion. |