Euphorbia palustris
Marsh spurge
Euphorbia Euphorbia
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
Bushy, Clump-forming
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Yellow-green in Spring
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Orange, Yellow in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Euphorbia palustris (Marsh spurge) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Waterside
Plant in permanently moist soil in full sun.
Clay, Loamy
Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Euphorbia palustris
Marsh spurge
Euphorbia Euphorbia
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.
Deciduous
Bushy, Clump-forming
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Yellow-green in Spring
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Orange, Yellow in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Euphorbia palustris (Marsh spurge) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Waterside
Plant in permanently moist soil in full sun.
Clay, Loamy
Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Euphorbia palustris (Marsh spurge)
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Euphorbia palustris (Marsh spurge)
cotton mealybug
Phenacoccus solenopsis
Insect
Absent
3
3
Watching brief for potential impact on tomato production in the Mediterranean. Other southern European countries likely to be more at risk. Precautionary action will be taken on findings on planting material to protect glasshouse crops and botanical gardens.
Euphorbia palustris (Marsh spurge)
Banded-winged whitefly
Trialeurodes abutiloneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous whitefly native to the Americas with the potential to introduce harmful viruses to the UK. EU regulation should be considered and further assessed by EPPO.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil drainage: | Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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