Wood spurge
Common Name: Wood spurge
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: amygdaloides
Cultivar: var. robbiae
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline, Moist
Height: 60cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to divide plants: March to April
Flowering period:
April
to
June
Few plants thrive in poor dry soil in shade, but this euphorbia thrives in the difficult conditions commonly found under big trees. The plant spreads by underground runners, until eventually the evergreen leaves form a low weed-smothering carpet over the ground. Upright spikes of lime green flowers emerge in spring and persist through early summer. The bright flowers show up well above the dark glossy foliage. In better conditions it makes a good all-year-round evergreen background to woodland plants or other shade lovers. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Looks good with:
Asplenium scolopendriumPolygonatum x hybridum
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