Cushion Spurge
(Euphorbia polychroma, E. epithymoides)
Cushion spurge has sulfur-yellow flowers over a perfectly round mound of foliage. It blooms in mid spring.
Euphorbia polychroma is a great companion plant for tulips and other early bloomers. Cut it back when the flowers fade to keep the plants compact and prevent self sowing. Hardy in zones 4-9.
height 16"
1 pkt = 30 seeds
$2.50
Sowing Euphorbia polychroma Seeds:
Sow indoors in late winter. Barely cover the seeds, then refrigerate for 6 weeks. Or sow outdoors in early fall or in a cold frame in winter. Germination is slow. Full sun to part shade. Self sows.