Euphorbia cyparissias (Cypress Spurge)

A source of fascination in the garden for its interesting flower heads, Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia cyparissias) is a very showy perennial which enjoys months of fragrant chartreuse flowers. A forest of tiny flowers held in umbel-like clusters appear in spring or early summer, consisting primarily of glowing lime-yellow bracts that slowly fade to red-orange as they mature. The foliage resembles that of a miniature cypress tree, hence its common name.

• Typically growing up to 12 in. (30 cm), Cypress Spurge is an erect, branching, rhizomatous plant which can rapidly spread to form a bushy ground cover. So, give it its own space as it is an aggressive grower!
• Remaining attractive during all its growing season, this remarkable plant is resilient to most pests and diseases, is drought, deer & rabbit tolerant and is easy to care for.
• A full sun lover (tolerates very light shade), it thrives in dry, well-drained soils. Poor soils, including rock or sandy ones are welcomed!
• Perfect as ground cover for dry, sunny slopes, beds and borders, city gardens, coastal gardens or cottage gardens.
• Can be invasive, particularly in rich, moist soils! So, be prepared to carry out judicious pruning and digging or thinning out as required!
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• Wear gloves when cutting as both stems and leaves contain a poisonous milky sap.
• Native to Europe.