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Candy Cushion Spurge: Euphorbia polychroma 'Candy'

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cushion spurge bracts close

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Above: bracts close, Below: cushion spurge planting

Use: beds, borders, berms, groundcover

candy cushion spurges

Plant: low mounding perennial to 16"

Origin: central and southeastern Europe

Zone
: 4 - 8

Flowers
: yellow to chartruese bracts surround tiny flowers

Foliage:simple leavs along crowded stems give a cushiony effect. Shades of red and orange in fall.

Culture
: sun to part sun in well drained soil. Cutting plants back after they bloom helps keep them neat in summer. Drought tolerant.



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