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wood spurge

wood spurge

Euphorbia amygdaloides

herbaceous part shade💧 low waterZone 6aZone 9b

Wood spurge is a semi-woody evergreen perennial with distinctive lime-yellow bracts in spring and dark green foliage that often takes on reddish tones in winter. It thrives in dry shade and is excellent for woodland gardens and difficult spots.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 6aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

WinterSpring

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native Range

Western Europe

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatorwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with