Euphorbia Purpurea
Purple Wood Spurge
Description
Source: leafsnapPurple Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Purpurea) is a popular evergreen perennial with purple-tinged, dark green foliage. Because the leaves keep some color in the winter, the plant might be termed a "winter interest" specimen in locations where snowfall is minimal (where there is heavy snow, these low-level plants may be buried for much of the winter). The medium-growing wood spurge is low-maintenance and deer-resistant, but it is harmful to people. This plant works well as a rock garden or edge plant. It may also be used along the edge of a forest garden if there is enough sunshine. Purple wood spurge blooms in the spring, and that is when all the magic happens for this plant; it is also when it should be divided or its seeds sown. Purple wood spurge grows rapidly, although the normal mature height is 12 to 36-inches tall with a spread of around 1 foot. The leaves that encircle the stems are the major reason gardeners prefer to cultivate this perennial.
Care Guide
💧 Water 1-2 times a week
Water wood spurge once a week when the soil is dry.
☀️ Light
🌡️ Temperature
Purple wood spurge enjoys dry weather and an environment similar to that of the Mediterranean. Summer humidity will stress this plant.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
Feed your purple wood spurge every two weeks during the growth season using a 20-20-20 water-soluble fertilizer.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
Purple wood spurge is not very susceptible to trimming, nor is it frequently required due to its small size. If you trim it, don't expect it to grow back rapidly. Furthermore, the plant blooms on the previous year's growth, so if you decide to prune (and if the flowers are important to you), wait until after the blooming season. In some situations, the plant may become lanky enough that you need to cut it to restore compactness. Cleaning is a distinct problem from pruning. For the best appearance, cut off the flower stems in June after they have dried up and grown less beautiful. In frigid locations, you may also remove damaged segments of stems that have succumbed to the winter cold in the spring. Purple wood spurge easily self-sows, so unless you want it to spread, you'll have to constantly pick new seedlings. If required, divide the plant in early spring to minimize overpopulation.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Evergreen perennial
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-9
- Bloom Time
- Early May