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Cushion Spurge

Scientific Name: Euphorbia polychroma A. Kern.
Synonym: Euphorbia epithymoides
Family: Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia polychroma at the NYBG in mid April

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-24
AHS: 9-4
USDA: 4-9

Heat Tolerance: Questionable in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Central Europe to Ukraine and Turkey

Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial, up to 2 feet tall (60 cm), 2 feet in spread (60 cm)

Watering Needs: Moderate water, well drained soil.

Propagation: Division or seed in late autumn or early spring, cuttings in early summer

Blooming Habits:
The flowers themselves are inconspicuous, but they are surrounded by showy bracts. They do good as cut flow, but their base should be seared with a flame.

Culture:
This spurge likes a poor to average, well drained soil. They don't like to be moved.

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