Euphorbia epithymoides

Also Known As

Euphorbia polychroma
Cushion Spurge

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"
W: 24"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Euphorbia epithymoides plant details

Euphorbia epithymoides is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia epithymoides

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia epithymoides

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cushion spurge grows into a one foot by one foot mound of green foliage that is topped in spring by some of the brightest electric green floral bracts of any euphorbia. E. polychroma is one of the hardier spurges bringing this genus within the reach of zone 5 gardeners. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Big mounds covered with yellow flowers in spring, it is very show and not too weedy. Unlike the variegated forms this is a good performer in the garden. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Clump-forming perennial growing to 20" tall and spreading as wide. Fresh green leaves tint coral in fall. Brassy-yellow flowers appear for several weeks in spring. Hardy to below 0 °F. Central and Southeastern Europe, Asia Minor.

By: Native Sons

A bushy evergreen subshrub species displaying bright green ovate leaves. Bright yellow, 3" wide bracts appear during late spring. Growing to about 1' tall, it provides shining color in the garden.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

This sturdy little sub-shrub is a perfect cushion plant for the front of the flower bed or shrub bed. Its dense foliage and 12” x 24” rounded shape always looks neat and saves a lot of weeding. Besides that, “Cushion Spurge” provides continuous color from early Spring to late Fall. In the Spring, the rich green foliage is accentuated with a profusion of brilliant sulphur yellow flowers & bracts. When the flowers have faded they don't drop off, but turn green first and later, tawny red along with the foliage giving your Fall garden neato red color. Reseeds too!