Euphorbia lathyrus
Golden Spurge
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Golden Spurge (Euphorbia lathyrus) - Description
Easy, drought tolerant and handsome. Enchanting in spring, beautifully restrained in summer and a glowing bronze-red in fall. Grows best in full or partial sun. Caution: Wear gloves when handling members of the spurge family, the milky sap can cause a skin rash in certain people. Keep hands away from your face to avoid accidental exposure.
Golden Spurge (Euphorbia lathyrus) - Blooming
All Euphorbia have very small flowers with one female flower clustered by several male flowers. The showy "flowers" of Euphorbia are colorful bracts beneath the true flowers.
Golden Spurge (Euphorbia lathyrus) - Growth
An extremely varied genus, Euphorbia contains annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs, trees, and succulents. Most species do well in full sun and light shade, but some species may have other requirements.
Golden Spurge (Euphorbia lathyrus) - Planting
Propagate perennials by division or by seeds. Sow seeds of annuals indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. For succulents, sow seeds when ripe at 59-69F (15-20C). Can also propagate by rooting complete or sections of stems in spring. Shrubs and tree species can be broadcasted by rooting stem-tip cuttings in spring or early summer.
Golden Spurge (Euphorbia lathyrus) - Pest
Nematodes, spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids can cause serious damage. Other issues include fungal and bacterial diseases and virus problems.
Golden Spurge (Euphorbia lathyrus) - Interesting facts
Euphorbia is one of the most diverse genera of plants, and named after an ancient Greek physician, Euphorbus, who gave an herbal remedy made from a spurge to treat the kings swollen belly. The common name spurge also comes from its use as an herbal purgative.
Golden Spurge (Euphorbia lathyrus) - Soil and irrigation
Most perennials prefer loose, poor to average, well-drained soil. Different species have different requirements.
