Scientific name: Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae
Synonym: Euphorbia robbiae
Family: EUPHORBIACEAE
Common names: “Wood spurge” “Mrs. Robb’s bonnet”
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial groundcover
Conditions:
Zone: 5-9
Light: Full sun – full shade
Exposure: Exposed or sheltered
Soil: Any
Moisture:Dry, drought tolerant
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 12″-18″ W creeping underground rhizomes with infinate spread
Leaf and Stem shape: Colonies of rosettes of oblong, dark green leaves
Flower: Large rounded sprays of yellow-green flowers
Pruning: None
Maintenance: Low, can remove stems after flowering or let it go
Landscape use: Dry shade, woodland garden, not recommended for gardens with children
Propagate: By runners
Pests & Disease: None
*Deer and Rabbit proof
Comments: Native to the woods of Northwest Turkey, ~AGM winner
phototoxic sap can cause skin irritation, can be considered invasive
Vancouver Island Grows 