Euphorbia amygdaloides ssp. robbiae

Also Known As

Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae
Euphorbia robbiae
Robbiae Spurge
Wood Spurge

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 3'-12'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Euphorbia amygdaloides ssp. robbiae plant details

Euphorbia amygdaloides ssp. robbiae is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia amygdaloides ssp. robbiae

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 12 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia amygdaloides ssp. robbiae

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mrs Robb's Bonnet (Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae) is a lovely, spreading ground cover that tolerates dry shade while displaying emerald to dark green whorled foliage topped with spikes of large lime green bracts and flowers in spring. Cut back flower stems after flowering to encourage rich, thick basal growth. Will do well under cedars where nothing else grows (once established)! Keep an eye on it in more favourable conditions as the clump can grow quickly!

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

?An invaluable cover for shady or sunny places, even poor, rocky soil? (G. S. Thomas); spreading roots and 9" stems support rosettes of darkest-green leathery leaves and 1" flat green flowers; an excellent plant. S-PSh/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Grow this Euphorbia in a protected site with well drained soil in sun or shade. It will reward you with handsome somewhat glossy evergreen daphne-like foliage and airy sprays of yellow green flowers in spring. Mulch in colder zones.

By: Avant Gardens

Full Sun to Shade. Outdoor. Chartreuse Yellow Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Wide-spreading perennial groundcover to 2' tall with evergreen rosettes of dark green leaves. Open, round heads of lime-green flowers rise out of the foliage in later spring. Tolerates shade, tree root competition and requires regular water in most California gardens. Hardy to 0F. Asia Minor.