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slender leafy spurge

slender leafy spurge

Euphorbia virgata

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

Slender leafy spurge is an invasive perennial with narrow leaves and small yellow-green flowers that spreads via deep rhizomes. It thrives in dry, open areas and is difficult to control once established.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Eastern Europe and Western Asia

Function & Care

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
high
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with