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; Yellow, Orange 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)
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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; Yellow, Orange 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
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