Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 1.5m |
1m | Min | 1m |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Spurge Overview
This evergreen spurge can get to 1.5 m high. It has blue green downy leaves that smell like coffee and in early spring it produces numerous bright yellow green flowers. This species is part of the Royal Horticultural Society “Plants for Pollinators” initiative to showcase plants which support pollinator populations by providing ample amounts of nectar and/ or pollen. A great choice for encouraging pollinating insect wildlife into your garden!
Common problems with Spurge
How to harvest Spurge
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Spurge
Division
Divide clumps in early spring
Cuttings
Take basal cuttings in spring or early summer.
Special features of Spurge
Hedge plant
Other uses of Spurge
This low maintenance plant is drought tolerant and suits gravel, Mediterranean and coastal gardens. It is used to cover banks & slopes as well as planted in beds of informal gardens.
