Other common names
wolf's milk
Herbaceous Perennial
A native, deciduous, perennial producing new stems from buds on an underground rhizome in spring, to 90cm high. The rhizomes can become extensive when mature with deep vertical roots capable of penetrating several metres into the soil. Clusters of small yellow-green, floral bracts are produced spring and summer, followed by copious seed production.
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
1-1.5 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres