Euphorbia cyparissias
cypress spurge
E. cyparissias is a vigorously spreading rhizomatous perennial with erect stems to 40cm tall, bearing very narrow blue-green leaves, and greenish-yellow flowers in late spring and early summer, often becoming orange with age
Other common names
Bonaparte's crownFaitour's grass
see moregraveyard ground pine
graveyard weed
Irish moss
kiss-me-Dick
love in a huddle
tree spurge
welcome-to-our-house
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Orange Yellow | Blue Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Orange Yellow | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Potentially harmful
- All parts toxic by ingestion, sap irritant. 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
- Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Can spread quickly
Propagation
Propagation is by division in early spring or Propagate by seed in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
In early spring, cut back to base
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Rust may be a problem
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