Euphorbia c. Wulfenii invasive?

Portland, OR

Does anyone have any experience with this plant? I'm kind of new to gardening, and this euphorbia seems to grow prolifically in Portland. But before I plant it, does it grow out of control? How much pruning am I going to have to do with it? Thanks!

Whidbey Island, WA(Zone 7a)

My experience with Euphorbias is that they are all very prolific, but I wouldn't consider them invasive. As far as pruning, I just cut them back if they start to look messy (especially the "flowers"), but I have a friend who never prunes them at all - and they look great. If you do find they are spreading more than you want, they are very easy to pull up. Hope this is at least a little help!!

Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b)

They can self seed but aren't "invasive".

Moscow, ID(Zone 5a)

Mine are exceptionally well-behaved, so I keep acquiring more, wishing they would tend to the more prolific side in the self-seeding dept.
why is it that the ones you really want more of are scarce, but the ones that are commonly loathed want to take over the world?

Whidbey Island, WA(Zone 7a)

I actually have two new varieties that I hope will be at least somewhat invasive - lol! "Shorty" has a bluish tint to it, and "Tasmanian Tiger" has striped foliage.

Portland, OR

Oh, thanks for all the info! I think this plant looks so cool. Does it need full sun all day? I'm thinking of planting it next to a smokebush "Grace," which is in a spot that gets morning shade, afternoon sun. In that spot, the ground retains moisture in the spring, but I figure if the smokebush is happy there, the euphorbia will be as well. Please let me know if I'm making a mistake here. I sure appreciate the feedback!

Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b)

That sounds ok. They do best in a raised bed or sitting above the rest of the soil. The smokebush might overpower it though with its size. Plant the Euphorbia is rocky, well drained soil.

I like the Tasmanian Tiger too - here's one in my garden.

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Whidbey Island, WA(Zone 7a)

Nice specimen there, Growin! I have my TT and my Shorty's in a raised bed (formerly known as a sandbox), but have other varieties growing here and there with no problem.

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