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