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marsh spurge

Euphorbia palustris

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae

About this plant

A bushy herbaceous perennial to 90cm, the erect stems with narrow, fresh-green leaves often turning yellow and orange in autumn. Flowers bright greenish-yellow, in large terminal clusters in late spring

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers permanently moist soil in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 6

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in spring. Propagate by division in early spring or take basal cuttings in spring or early summer; dip cut surfaces in charcoal or lukewarm water to prevent bleeding

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years