Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' is a compact, shade-loving euphorbia, bearing acid-yellow blooms in contrast with purple, strappy foliage. It's a good choice for growing at the front of a border, but is also suitable for using as groundcover in gardens with poor, dry soil, especially in partial shade.

Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' spreads by underground runners, forming a low weed-smothering carpet. For best results grow in well-drained soil in partial shade.

Always wear gloves when working with euphorbias. The milky sap is a skin irritant.

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Euphorbia ‘Purpurea’ and wildlife

Euphorbia ‘Purpurea’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Euphorbia ‘Purpurea’ poisonous?

Euphorbia ‘Purpurea’ can be toxic. Its sap is toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Euphorbia 'Purpurea'
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