Euphorbia palustris

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Marsh spurgePerennialFamily: Euphorbiaceae

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

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

Euphorbia palustris has bright green leaves, from which masses of bright green flowers appear in summer. The foliage turns a rich orange-red in autumn. It's perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border, especaially with bold red and orange flowers. It can also be grown in shade.

Grow Euphorbia palustris in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It may need staking in exposed sites. Remove spent flowers and wear gloves when handling – the milky sap can irritate the skin and be harmful if it gets into the eyes.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyes**yesFlowersyes**yesDivideyesyesyesPruneyes**yes

Euphorbia ‘Palustris’ and wildlife

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

Is Euphorbia ‘Palustris’ poisonous?

Euphorbia ‘Palustris’ 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

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