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. |
Photographs
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.