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EUPHORBIA palustris
Commonly known as Milkweed, Spurge
Clump forming species with green leaves turning yellow in autumn and long lasting deep yellow flowers
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Yellow
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Height - 90cm (36in)
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Spread - 90cm (36in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - robust perennial with erect, pale green stems and elliptic to oblong-lance-shaped, bright green leaves 6cm (2½in) long turning yellow and orange in autumn. Flowers are produced in terminal cymes to 15cm (6in) across.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Caution, toxic if eaten, may cause skin allergy or irritant - These plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin.
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - aphids, grey mould (Botrytis)
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Place of origin - southern Scandinavia to Spain to western Caucasus, western Asia, Russia (western Siberia)
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant
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