Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Shade Type:
Dry
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Cypress Spurge, Euphorbia cyparissias, bears sulphur-yellow flowers, which sometimes turn orange, in contrast with needle-like, blue-green foliage. Growing to a height of just 30cm, it’s perfect for using as ground cover, even in dry shade.
Grow Euphorbia cyparissias in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to shade. Remove faded flowers after blooming. Always wear gloves when working with spurges, as the milky sap is a skin irritant and can damage your eyes.
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Euphorbia ‘Cyparissias’ and wildlife
Euphorbia ‘Cyparissias’ is known for attracting beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Euphorbia ‘Cyparissias’ poisonous?
Euphorbia ‘Cyparissias’ can be toxic. Its sap is toxic.
