A short-lived, neat, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that's usually grown as an annual. The stem leaves are dark green and no more than 5cm long and 2cm wide. The chartreuse-yellow flowerhead leaves appear in flat heads, 15cm wide, for a long period from spring to autumn
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Best grown in moist, humus-rich, but well-drained soil in light dappled shade with sun for part of the day. Great for flower arranging. Self-sows so may have the potential to become a nuisance if not well managed. See Euphorbia for further advice
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as ripe or sow directly in spring
Cut back flowered shoots to base or collect stems for flower-arranging as needed
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free
