Balkan spurge Euphorbia oblongata

ABOUT
E. oblongata is a short-lived, neat, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that's usually grown as an annual. The stem leaves are dark green and no more than 5cm long and 2cm wide. The chartreuse-yellow flowerhead leaves appear in flat heads, 15cm wide, for a long period from spring to autumn
About this plant
Names
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms
Balkan spurge
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic by ingestion, sap may irritate skin and eyes. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
Cut back flowered shoots to base or collect stems for flower-arranging as needed
Soil
Loam, SoilClay
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Cut Flowers
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as ripe or sow directly in spring
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free