Euphorbia valdevillosocarpa
Family - Euphorbiaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Romania to Maldova
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H5
Height - 90cm or more
Width - 90cm
Location - The East Border
Description: A clump-forming herbaceous Perennial with upright stems and a bushy habit. Bright mid-green leaves are oblong to lanceolate in shape. The flower heads are comprised of vivid yellow cyathia surrounded by a collar of acid yellow Bracts. The flower heads are held in Cymes at the tips of the stems and are produced from late spring into midsummer. Attractive to pollinating insects. Euphorbia valdevillosocarpa has excellent orange and red autumn colour.
Flower:
The flower heads are composed of bright yellow cyathia which are surrounded by a collar of acid yellow bracts (involucre). The flower heads are held in cymes at the tips of the stems and are produced from May into July.
Flower colour: Yellow
Flower shape: Cyathia flowers held in cymes
Flowering time: May, June, July
Foliage:
Bright mid-green leaves are oblong to lanceolate in shape. The new leaves are tinged red when they emerge in spring. The leaves are spirally arranged on upright stems and turn brilliant shades of orange and red in the autumn. The foliage will produce drops of milky sap when bruised.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Oblong to lanceolate
Autumn Colour: Orange, red
Poison Information:
This plant is poisonous.
This plant will cause discomfort if ingested. The sap may cause skin irritation.
Propagation:
Seed, division.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.