Euphorbia cyparissias (Cypress Spurge)
Botanical Information
Family | Euphorbiaceae |
Genus | Euphorbia |
Species | cyparissias |
Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Western and Central Europe. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -35 -(-7) |
Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
Height | 23 - 30 cm |
Spread | 30 - 46 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Works well as ground cover. |
Propagation | By seed and divison. |
Cultivation | Thrives in organically rich and moist soil with full sun exposure. Can survive in rocky or sandy soil. |
Habitat | Dry sunny slopes. |
Leaf Description | Narrow, linear leaves that are bluish-green in colour. The stems and leaves contain a poisonous milky sap. |
Flower Description | Bright yellow greenish umbel like clusters that mature to a red colour. |