Cypress Spurge. A spreading perennial with needle-like, bluish green leaves and flowers with yellow-green bracts, often turning orange in poor soil. Max Height 20cm to 40cm. Flowers April to July. Full sun. Hardy. CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Euphorbia cyparissias
A spreading perennial with needle-like, bluish green leaves and flowers with yellow-green bracts, often turning orange in poor soil.
Additional information
| Generic | Euphorbia |
|---|---|
| Species | cyparissias |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cypress Spurge |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm, 40cm |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Low spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, blue |
| Flowers From | April, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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