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Euphorbia cyparissias
Also Known As
- Cypress Spurge
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Euphorbia cyparissias plant details
Euphorbia cyparissias is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green and red foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia cyparissias
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: euphorbiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green and red
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
- Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia cyparissias
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
- Soil needs: rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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How to Grow Euphorbia cyparissias
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Euphorbia cylindrifolia v. tuberifera
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2'-8'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional
- dry in summer
aka Euphorbia platyclada v. platyclada, Tirucallia platyclada
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 20"-30"
Width: 20"-30"
- bright shade
- drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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