Euphorbia palustris (Marsh spurge)
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1m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Euphorbia palustris
Other names: Marsh spurge
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Genus: Euphorbia
Species: E. palustris - E. palustris is a clump-forming perennial with upright stems clothed with narrow mid-green leaves that may become orange-tinted in autumn. In late spring, it bears terminal clusters of greenish yellow flowers.
Euphorbia palustris is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage: Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Orange, Yellow in Autumn
Habit: Bushy, Clump-forming
Toxicity: All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Pests: Generally pest-free.
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods: Basal cuttings, Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Euphorbia palustris (Marsh spurge) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in permanently moist soil in full sun.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moisture-retentive | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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