Euphorbia sarawschanica
Zeravshan spurge
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with upright stems clothed with spirally arranged, narrow, slightly bluish-green leaves. Heads of greenish-yellow flowers appear in mid- to late summer, and the leaves turn pale yellow before falling in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Turkestan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in sun or light shade. See Euphorbia for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring. Propagate by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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