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Euphorbia Polychroma (Cushion Spurge)
Euphorbia Polychroma (Cushion Spurge)

Euphorbia Polychroma (Cushion Spurge)

$9.99

Euphorbia Polychroma forms a globe-shaped mound with attractive foliage. The outer bracts of the plant turn a colorful chrome-yellow in early summer; red in the fall. Dramatic specimen plant for the perennial border.

Euphorbia are related to the Poinsettia. Its outer bracts turn colorful in early summer, then deepen in fall. Valuable for hot dry sites, these Mediterranean natives know how to take the heat. The more sun the deeper the foliage color. Remarkably adaptable. *Note: Milky sap from broken stems can be a skin irritant.

Care

Zones 4 - 8. Full to partial sun. No special care needed. Can be cut back by a third after flowering to prevent seeding. Does not like to be transplanted once established. Does not usually require division; but if desired, the fleshy roots can be divided in mid-spring every 3- 5 years. Damaged stems can be cut off in spring.

Growth Habit

1’ - 2’ tall and wide. 

Toxicity

TOXIC. White milky sap causes skin irritation. Do not ingest.



Euphorbia Polychroma forms a globe-shaped mound with attractive foliage. The outer bracts of the plant turn a colorful chrome-yellow in early summer; red in the fall. Dramatic specimen plant for the perennial border.

Euphorbia are related to the Poinsettia. Its outer bracts turn colorful in early summer, then deepen in fall. Valuable for hot dry sites, these Mediterranean natives know how to take the heat. The more sun the deeper the foliage color. Remarkably adaptable. *Note: Milky sap from broken stems can be a skin irritant.

Zones 4 - 8. Full to partial sun. No special care needed. Can be cut back by a third after flowering to prevent seeding. Does not like to be transplanted once established. Does not usually require division; but if desired, the fleshy roots can be divided in mid-spring every 3- 5 years. Damaged stems can be cut off in spring.

1’ - 2’ tall and wide. 

TOXIC. White milky sap causes skin irritation. Do not ingest.



Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.