Common Name:
Milkweed, Spurge
Description:
A low growing plant with bright purple foliage.
Flower:
Masses of short flower bracts are lime green and are produced through spring and summer.
Size:
30cm x 50cm
Growing Conditions:
Euphorbias are easy to grow but need a well draining position. They will grow in part shade but prefer a spot that receives full sun for part of the day.
Care:
Euphorbia’s are a hardy group of plants and need little care. Each season new growth will emerge from the clump base so you may wish to prune the old growth out. This will help keep the plant nice and tidy and compact. When cut Euphorbia produce a sticky milky sap that can irate skin and cause a rash, take precautions such as gloves before cutting.
Uses:
Wonderful filler for the front of the garden. It looks great when planted as a group as the form and the colour makes a great contrast. They work well in containers and can be used in rockeries or coastal gardens.
Comment:
The bold purple foliage and greenish flowers make it a useful contrast plant. It can be used as a neat foreground planting for flaxes and grasses or used with any of the other colourful perennials. In cold climates it will die down over winter but re-emerge brighter and thicker the following spring.
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