Cushion spurge (Euphorbia epithymoides) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as cushion spurge.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: cushion spurge
Scientific name: Euphorbia epithymoides
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Cushion spurge (Euphorbia epithymoides) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Cushion spurge (Euphorbia epithymoides) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons



