Plants > Climbers

petty spurge

Euphorbia peplus

Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae

About this plant

A small annual typically 5-20cm tall often considered a weed. Erect, branching stems bear oval leaves up to 3cm long and small, pale green flowers with triangular bracts below

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate moist soils and shady conditions. Readily self-seeds so remove plants before flowers set seed to limit spread

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Gnerally disease-free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years