Euphorbia polychroma (Spurge)
This rather neat little Euphorbia produces cushions of compact foliage, which are crowned in spring / early summer with green yellow flowers. Ideal for growing in rockeries, front of border under light shade. 40cm tall x 60cm
Cultivation notes: Tolerating full sun or partial shade, this Euphorbia will flourish in dry thin soils such as chalk, as well as humus rich moist soils. Cut back dead flowers after flowering - but beware of toxic sap.
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Plant Strengths: Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.
Plant Weaknesses: Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap.
Common Missspellings: Uphorbia, Uforbia, Euphorbea, Euforbia, Uphorbea
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