Cushion Spurge
Euphorbia polychroma
An attractive mounding variety ideal for borders, beds and containers; dense, flattened yellow flowers make their appearance in the spring months; medium green foliage develops into an elegant red in the cooler fall weather; self-seeding
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition., Cushion Spurge is an herbaceous perennial with a mounded form. Its medium texture blends into the garden
Ornamental Qualities
Cushion Spurge has masses of beautiful cymes of yellow flowers with chartreuse bracts at the ends of the stems from mid to late spring, the foliage turns a gorgeous brick red in the fall., which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its narrow leaves are green in color. As an added bonus
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Cushion Spurge will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 24 inches. It grows at a medium rate
and parts of it are known to be toxic to humans and animals, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, so care should be exercised in planting it around children and pets. It can be propagated by cuttings., This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 18"Hx24"W
Flowers are yellow
Flowers from mid to late spring
Fall color brick red
Zone 3a
Known to be toxic
Likes well drained soil