Euphorbia polychroma

Cushion Spurge

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.208.100

The Chrome or Cushion Spurge is a popular perennial for spring display, especially nice to use alongside tulips and other spring-flowering bulbs. Outstanding for its display of bright golden-yellow flowers, over a perfect cushion of light green leaves. Excellent for edging, in the rock garden, or in containers. Unusual for cutting. Usually has beautiful red fall foliage colour. Plants can be divided in fall or very early spring. Trimming back hard (to 4 inches) in early summer will keep this bushy and compact. CAUTION: skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten.

Further details for
Euphorbia polychroma

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade

Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Dry

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Yellow

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Spring
  Late Spring

Foliage Color
Light Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic

Flower Head Size
Medium

Height
30-45 cm
12-18 inches

Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium