Euphorbia palustris - P9

Description
With its blue-green leaves, Marsh spurge (Euphorbia palustris) is a highly decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges and streams. Yellow, slightly fragrant flowers appear from May to June. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Marsh spurge is well tolerant of frost. The upright, clump-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Marsh spurge are blue-green, lanceolate. Marsh spurge turns bright red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Marsh spurge has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water depth
5 - 20 cm

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from September to November, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Marsh spurge sets beautiful accents together with: Pikewort, marsh forget-me-not, burning buttercup.

Tasks
Cut back: In the period from September to November.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
The yellow flowers of Marsh spurge appear in umbels from May to June. They are slightly fragrant.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pond edge, stream course