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Hardiness: 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) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Pale Yellow Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)
On Oct 31, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:Editor's Note
Some resources list all parts of Euphorbia as poisonous if ingested.
The toxic principal is the diterpene esters in the milky latex. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
If the milky latex comes in contact with the skin, it can cause redness, swelling and blisters.
We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to caution gardeners, parents and pet owners to look further for more information.
On May 23, 2003, SunshineSue from Mississauga, ON (Zone 6a) wrote:
I live in zone 5-5 1/2 just west of Toronto, Ontario Canada. This plant was amazing in my garden last summer, but did not survive the winter. The plant tag listed it as being to zone 5 so I thought I'd be safe with it. I've since learned that it should be hilled up with mulch around the stem & root area in the fall in this region. I'd also like to know if this plant should be cut back come spring. The stems & leaves appeared to be dead come spring, so I did cut it back as I do with all my perennials with the exception of creeping phlox. The plant did not seem to be well-rooted, was very "wiggly" in it's location & I could just about lift it out of the garden come spring. It may have "lifted" due to the heave of the freeze & thaw cycle. Any help is greatly appreciated as I'd like to try this plant again.
On Mar 9, 2001, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:
Rounded glossy forest green foliage is upright; the whorls are reminiscent of a palm tree. Evergreen foliage looks great all winter long if protected from winter winds. Spreads underground by runners. This plant can be used in difficult shady spots, dry or moist. In early spring, flowers are large glowing lime green clusters, constrasting with the red-purple outer bracts.
This plant can get leggy; plant low-growing plants such as bergenia and primrose to cover the stems.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Martinez, California Merced, California Santa Clara, California Santa Rosa, California Statesville, North Carolina Norristown, Pennsylvania West Chester, Pennsylvania Austin, Texas Provo, Utah Richmond, Virginia
3 members have or want this plant for trade.
