Euphorbia epithymoides (polychroma) ‘First Blush’
Euphorbia epithymoides 'First Blush' has delicate, ruffled, tricoloured foliage in white, green and pink.
Euphorbia epithymoides ‘First Blush’ has delicate tricoloured slightly ruffled foliage in white and green blushed with beguiling pink in spring and fall. The golden yellow bracts eventually fade to cream. This species is herbaceous and goes fully dormant in fall. Deer and rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant. This species has previously been known as E. polychroma.
Common Name: Cushion Spurge
Family: Euphorbiaceae (The Spurge Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: White
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Variegated - Cream/White
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rocky hillsides and open dry woodland.
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Geographical Origin: Europe and Western Russia
