Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae

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SpurgePerennial, EvergreenFamily: Euphorbiaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae is one of the few plants that thrives in poor dry soil in shade, making it the perfect choice for growing under big trees. It spreads by underground runners, eventually forming a low weed smothering carpet. It bears upright spikes of lime green flowers from spring to early summer, in contrast with dark glossy foliage. It makes a good year-round evergreen foil for other shade loving plants. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Grow Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae in well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Cut back faded flower stems in autumn. Remove unwanted seedlings each spring as part of routine border maintenance.

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

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Euphorbia ‘Amygdaloides’ and wildlife

Euphorbia ‘Amygdaloides’ is known for attracting beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is not known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Euphorbia ‘Amygdaloides’ poisonous?

Euphorbia ‘Amygdaloides’ can be 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

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