Cushion spurge (Euphorbia polychroma) yew-FOR-bee-ah pol-ee-KRO-mah Genus:  Euphorbia Electric yellow bracts bloom on a low cushion in April and persist, but gently fade as the stems elongate to form a 16-inch mound by midsummer. The leaves produce shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Milky sap may cause irritation to skin and severe discomfort if ingested. Care:  Grow in full sun to partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. It self-sows regularly.  Propagation:  Sow seeds when ripe or in spring; divide in early spring. Problems:  Nematodes, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs, fungal and bacterial diseases.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Self Seeds, Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer Flower Color Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant Type Perennials