Euphorbia palustris (Marsh spurge)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested.  The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes. 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.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moisture-retentive Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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