About
A vigorously spreading, deciduous, rhizomatous perennial, producing erect stems to 40cm (16in) high, with very narrow, blue-green leaves and in late spring and early summer, greenish yellow, terminal clusters of floral bracts, which often become orange with age.
About the genus
Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
ToxicityHumans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in well-drained soil, in full sun. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See Euphorbia for further advice
PruningCut stems back to the base in early spring
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or by seed in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rust diseases