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Euphorbia Species, Pincushion Euphorbia

Euphorbiapulvinata

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)

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Species

pulvinata (pul-vin-AH-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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