A really useful plant for heavy shade. Dark rosettes of evergreen leaves bear showy greenish-yellow bract-like flowers during the spring. These persist for many months and being a slowly creeping plant it is useful as a ground cover plant. Height 45cm (18") Tough, reliable and hardy.
Common NameWood Spurge
Approx Height (10 yrs.)30-60 cm (12-24")
Soil TypeSandy Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring to Summer
Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Flower ColourGreen
ToxicityCAUTION toxic if eaten/Skin and eye irritant
Plant TypeHerbaceous