| | | Family | Euphorbiaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | medium | | Height | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Euphorbia cyparissias (cypress spurge) bears showy blooms during mid-spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial has medium lime foliage. | | Typical Uses | Ground cover. | | Cautions | Depending upon your local conditions, Euphorbia cyparissias (cypress spurge) may be invasive. | | |