Euphorbia polychroma - Perennial Spurge
🌿 Features
Type: Perennial succulent plant
Common Name: Cushion Spurge
Scientific Name: Euphorbia polychroma
Foliage Color: Bluish-green edged with vibrant pink, orange, and red
Flower Color: Chartreuse yellow-green bracts, subtle but elegant
Mature Height: 0.60–0.90 m
Mature Width: 0.60–0.75 m
Habit: Upright, bushy, forming a structured and graphic silhouette
Bloom Period: February to April, early spring flowering
Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Low, very drought tolerant once established
Soil Type: Well-drained, light, poor to moderately fertile
Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Nectar-rich Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to Animals: Toxic, keep away from pets
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun in light, well-drained soil. Water moderately at planting to encourage rooting, then reduce watering once established. Prune lightly in spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage dense branching.
This hardy and resilient succulent requires no winter protection and thrives with minimal maintenance. Ideal for dry gardens, contemporary beds, rock gardens, and Mediterranean landscapes. Its flamboyant foliage offers spectacular ornamental interest year-round, transforming each season into a living tableau of warm and vibrant colors.

