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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

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

Siberian spurge, Euphorbia seguieriana subsp. niciciana, is a particularly handsome spurge, with an upright, bushy habit. Its delicate, blue-green leaves grow on reddish stems, and its contrasting lime-green flowers appear from late spring until the first frosts. It’s the perfect foil for bold colours such as reds and purples, and also works well with ornamental grasses. It makes an excellent cut flower.

Grow Euphorbia seguieriana subsp. niciciana in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Remove faded flowers throughout the growing season and cut back after blooming. Always wear gloves when working with spurges, as the milky sap is a skin irritant and can damage your eyes.

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Pruneyesyes
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Euphorbia and wildlife

Euphorbia 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 poisonous?

Euphorbia 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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