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Common Spurge

Euphorbia peplus · Annual

Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped from original

Hardiness
H5 Hardy in cold winters (RHS profile linked: −15 to −10°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
5–30 cm × 0–10 cm
Soil
well-drained soil; tolerates moist soils
Toxicity
Sap is toxic to rapidly replicating human tissue; irritant to skin/eye, harmful if eaten

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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and water at the base; apply a fungicide if severe.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers, iron phosphate pellets, or hand-pick at night.

Root rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering; remove affected plants.

Vine weevil: Apply nematodes to the soil in autumn or use systemic insecticides.

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