Fens Ruby Cypress Spurge

Euphorbia cyparissias 'Fens Ruby'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Euphorbiaceae
Plant Description: Spreading herbaceous perennial with fine tezxtured foliage. New stems are red-ruby turning to blue-green in maturity. Stunning chartreuse flowers come on in early to mid summer. Spreads by underground stems. In certain areas it may become invasive. Good choice for a groundcover.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 10-12" tall x 15" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Blue-green
Bloom Colors: Green
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 6 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Not on display
    • Not on display
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter