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cypress spurge

Euphorbia cyparissias

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common Names: Bonaparte's crown, Faitour's grass, graveyard ground pine, graveyard weed, Irish moss, kiss-me-Dick, love in a huddle, tree spurge, welcome-to-our-house

About this plant

E. cyparissias is a vigorously spreading rhizomatous perennial with erect stems to 40cm tall, bearing very narrow blue-green leaves, and greenish-yellow flowers in late spring and early summer, often becoming orange with age

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Can spread quickly

Pruning

In early spring, cut back to base

Propagation

Propagation is by division in early spring or Propagate by seed in autumn or spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Rust may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years