Euphorbia polychroma
Cushion spurge (Euphorbia polychroma) is a perennial that reaches 45 cm × 45 cm after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -34 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Toxic to children. Sold in local shops from about €5.
A perennial that forms a neat dome and glows sulphur yellow around April and May, then turns red in autumn. It suits a sunny, dry border, also on limy soil, lives long and needs very little care. In too much shade the clump flops open, and the milky sap irritates skin, so wear gloves when you cut it back.
| Group | Perennial |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Size after 10 years | 45 cm × 45 cm |
| Ultimate size | 30–45 cm × 30–45 cm |
| Hardiness | down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Flowering | April–June, yellow |
| Water need | Low |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no data |
| Spreading | Medium |
| Distance from buildings | no data |
| Distance from paving | no data |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 45 cm |
| For dogs | Toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Toxic |
| Typical price | from about €5 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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| size not stated | approx. €5 |
Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made
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