Euphorbia cyparissias ‘Fens Ruby’
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common names: CYPRESS SPURGE, MILKWEED, SPURGE
Native to: Europe, Naturalized North America
Sentiment: persistence
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 1.5 feet
Max width: 3 feet
Flower
blue/green
Leaf
dark, green, warm
new growth distinct
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: invasive, self-sows
Exposure: sun
Invasive
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: wide range
USDA Zones: zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -30 to +30 °F
Water: moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
