Go Back Cushion Spurge

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Euphorbia polychroma

    Plant Type: Perennials

    Cushion Spurge gets its name from its cushion-like, perfectly dome-shaped habit. In late spring, the pale green leaves are topped with chrome-yellow bracts that shine brightly in the garden. If sited correctly, the leaves will turn red in the fall. This is the best Spurge for northern gardens and it is extremely drought tolerant.  If happy, it will self-seed, so it can become a good groundcover plant.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Cushion Spurge grows well in full sun. It prefers average, well-drained soil. After flowering in spring, Cushion Spurge should be cut back to about 4". This will keep the plant more compact and prevent it from splitting in the center. It should be divided or propagated from stem cuttings every few years since older plants tend to become leggy.

    Flower Color

    Yellow

    Foliage Color

    Green turning red in fall

    Plant Spread

    18-24 in.

    Good Companions

    Bugleweed (Ajuga ), Candytuft-Evergreen (Iberis sempervirens), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Iris-Tall Bearded (Iris pallida), Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica), Stonecrop (Sedum )

    Plant Height

    12-18 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    4-8

    Soil Moisture

    Low to average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant, Cut flower or foliage, Border, Specimen, Container

    Bloom Time

    Late spring

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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