Euphorbia sikkimense, Sikkim spurge

Euphorbia sikkimense

Euphorbia sikkimense, Sikkim spurge

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Description:

This species is notable for the bright, chartreuse bracts that emerge in April and persist through mid-late summer. The yellow flowers set within the bracts are very small and insignificant compared to the showy bracts. Leaves shift from grass-green in spring and summer to shades of red and orange in    the fall. As a completely herbaceous                                                                             plant, it will die back in the winter.

Growing conditions:

Euphorbia sikkimense prefers deep, rich, moisture retentive soil that is well-drained. It is best in open sunny locations, but can tolerate partial shade.

Suitable uses:

Euphorbia sikkimense works well in a mixed shrub border or a woodland margin. It’s small stature, reaching only 0.5m in height, allows this plant to work in smaller scale projects.

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