This rhizomatous semi-evergreen to herbaceous perennial has upright stems that form a dense clump. It has mid-green oblong leaves that turn yellow during autumn and the Yellowish cup shaped flowers appear in a terminal cluster from late spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10

Euphorbia villosaisnaturally found from Europe to central Russia, Caucasus and western Siberia growing in damp shaded woodlands on the coast and inland.

It prefers a semi-shaded to sunny position and it grows in very well drained moderately fertile sandy stony to light clay loams and is frost and drought tolerant.

The Hairy Spurge is grown for its clumping habit and its flowers. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along perennial borders or mass planted for bedding displays in parks and large gardens. It is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes and is used on roof gardens. It is suitable coastal and inland regions and establishes in 1-2 years and is moderately long lived.

This perennial is planted in commercial sites requiring little care once established and tolerates a wide range of soils and environmental conditions. ID 3538

Euphorbia(ew-FOR-bee-a) villosais (vil-oh-SAY-is)

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