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Euphorbia cyparissias


Cypress Spurge




Origin:  Western and Central Europe.
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Species
cyparissias
Category
Perennials, Weeds
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-35 -(-7)
Temperature (°F)
-30 - 20
Height
23 - 30 cm
Spread
30 - 46 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJune
Landscape
Works well as ground cover.
Cultivation
Thrives in organically rich and moist soil with full sun exposure. Can survive in rocky or sandy soil.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Dry sunny slopes.
Leaf Description
Narrow, linear leaves that are bluish-green in colour. The stems and leaves contain a poisonous milky sap.
Flower Description
Bright yellow greenish umbel like clusters that mature to a red colour.
Propagation
By seed and divison.
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