Euphorbia polychroma (Cushion Spurge)
Botanical Information
Family | Euphorbiaceae |
Genus | Euphorbia |
Species | polychroma |
Synonyms | Euphorbia epithymoides |
Category | Perennials |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -35 -(-7) |
Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
Height | 30 - 45 cm |
Spread | 30 - 45 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | By seed, however it freely self-seeds in most gardens where young plants may be transplanted as required. |
Cultivation | Thrives in dry in soils with full sun exposure and can survive in poor soil conditions as long as they are not saturated. |
Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Fruit Description | Bright greenish-yellow, compact flowers that grow in groups of 4 - 5 per stem. |