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Genus: Euphorbia

Species: epithymoides

Common Name: Cushion Spurge

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Order: Malpighiales

Native: Eastern Europe

Habit: Herbaceous Perennial

Height: 1 to 2 feet

Width: 1 to 1.5 feet

Flowering Season: Spring to Summer

Flower Color: Yellow

Propagation: Seed and division

Zone: 4-8

Note: This clump-forming plant is suitable for perennial borders and edging. Foliage turns red in the Fall. Monitor plant for blight. Prefers sunny, fairly dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.