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Annual Biennial

Euphorbia stricta
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

upright spurge

An annual, herbaceous plant with an upright and bushing growing habit, reaching up to 45cm and featuring spear-shaped, finely serrated leaves that are yellowish or pale green. It produces small, vibrant greenish-yellow flowers from June to September

Synonyms
Euphorbia 'Golden Foam'
Euphorbia serrulata Thuill.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Humans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
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
Europe to SW Asia

How to grow

Cultivation

Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate moist soils and shady conditions. Readily self-seeds so remove plants before flowers set seed to limit spread. See Euphorbia for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wildlife gardens
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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