Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ay) (Info) Genus: Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) (Info) Species: polychroma (pol-ee-KROH-muh) (Info) Cultivar: Midas
Synonym:Euphorbia epithymoides
Category: Perennials
Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball From herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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