Cushion Spurge

Euphorbia Polychroma

Overview

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia polychroma) \nThis hardy, low-maintenance perennial boasts vibrant, chartreuse-yellow bracts in spring, atop a compact, mounded form. Thriving in full sun to part shade, it spans 12-18 inches high with an equal spread. Ideal for borders or rock gardens, its foliage turns red in fall, providing year-round interest. Caution: sap may irritate skin. USDA zones 4-8, with excellent drought tolerance once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Climate Mediterranean

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Ideal for borders or rock gardens, its foliage turns red in fall, providing year-round interest

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width: 1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — This resilient plant is known for its appealing; chartreuse-yellow bracts in spring, image 96

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — forming a perfect backdrop for its showy; can retain their brightness for several weeks, image 98

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — bract-surrounded yellow flowers; for an unbroken sweep of brilliant color, image 99

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — often mistaken for petals, image 102

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — usually around April or May; is an eye-catching perennial that can provide a lively burst of color to any, image 101

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Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — For an unbroken sweep of brilliant color; which come to life in the spring, image 110

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — the leaves can take on reddish or purple tints; scientifically known as Euphorbia polychroma, image 105

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — offering an extended display of color; perennial for full or half, image 104

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — the Cushion Spurge thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil; it is also, image 107

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — adding yet another layer of interest in the fall.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8; usually around, image 106

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — as the milky sap it exudes when cut or broken can be an irritant to the skin; uSDA zones 4-8, with, image 109

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — It is also drought-tolerant once established; perennial with yellow blooms, image 108

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — can retain their brightness for several weeks; as the milky sap it exudes when cut or broken can be an, image 103

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — plant Cushion Spurge approximately 15 to 18 inches apart; the Cushion Spurge thrives in full sun to partial, image 111

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — allowing for each plant's full growth potential; yellow flowers in the garden, image 112

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — yellow flowers in the garden; bract-surrounded yellow flowers, image 114

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