EUPHORBIA
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EUPHORBIA
Commonly known as Milkweed, Spurge
Very varied genus of about 2000 species of annuals, biennials, evergreen, semi-evergreen or herbaceous perennials, deciduous or evergreen subshrubs, shrubs and trees and succulents.
Many uses including for mixed borders, woodland gardens and rockeries though notice should be taken of the milky sap which can irritate the skin and no part should be eaten.
Many are attractive to insects.
There are 10 UK native spurges, most of which are common.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. E. biglandulosa -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, grey mould(Botrytis) -
Place of origin
Morocco, Mediterranean(Portugal to Turkey) -
EvergreenStiff, fleshy leaves 2-7cm (¾-2¾in) long
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Yellow
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Lanceolate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousErect, then spreading perennial. Produces terminal umbels 5cm (2in) across, of yellow cyathia cupped by yellow involucres that redden with age.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
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skin & eye irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
