Spurge

Nature Hills offers two standout types of Spurge Plants: Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra) and Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia) varieties. Both are prized for their beauty, resilience, and unique roles in the landscape, whether you need a lush, shade-loving groundcover or a bold, drought-tolerant accent plant.

While they share a common name, these two types of Spurge offer different growth habits, textures, and uses, giving you options for a wide variety of garden designs and conditions.

Japanese Spurge

• Evergreen groundcover that thrives in full to partial shade
• Dense, mat-forming foliage that suppresses weeds naturally
• Small white flowers bloom in early spring for seasonal charm
• Ideal for woodland gardens, under trees, and shady slopes
• Cold-hardy and excellent for erosion control in shaded spaces

Euphorbia Spurge

• Upright or mounded perennials with showy foliage and bright blooms
• Brilliant seasonal colors—greens, yellows, reds, and variegated forms
• Adaptable to full sun or partial shade, depending on the variety
• Perfect for xeriscaping, rock gardens, borders, and containers
• Extremely drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and low-maintenance once established

Landscaping Uses For Spurge Plants

Japanese Spurge:

• Excellent for dense groundcover in shady spots
• Low maintenance and evergreen year-round
• Weed suppression
• Handles urban conditions and compact soils well
• Living mulch under large trees and shaded beds
• Lining shady pathways and garden borders
• Soil stabilization and erosion control on woodland slopes
• Living mulch beneath taller shrubs and trees

Euphorbia Varieties:

• Adds bright foliage and flower-like bracts to sunny landscapes
• Drought-tolerant once established. Great for dry gardens, accent plants in water-wise and drought-tolerant gardens
• Deer and pest-resistant
• Offers four-season interest with colorful foliage and unique structures
• Companion plants in sunny perennial borders
• Rock gardens and minimalist designs
• Colorful highlights in mixed containers

Both types offer distinct beauty while being tough and adaptable!

How to Grow & Care For Spurge Plants

Japanese Spurge Care:

• Plant in full to partial shade
• Prefers moist but well-drained soils; tolerates poor soils over time
• Water regularly during establishment, then as needed
• Apply arborist mulch to keep weeds at bay while plants establish
• Trim lightly in spring to tidy up and promote new growth
• Use the Finger Test to monitor soil moisture

Euphorbia Spurge Care:

• Plant in full sun for best color and vigor
• Adaptable to various soils but needs excellent drainage
• Water sparingly after establishment. Drought-tolerant once established
• Protect from soggy soils to prevent root rot
• Prune lightly after flowering if needed to maintain shape

Always wear gloves when handling Euphorbia, as the sap can be irritating to the skin.

Order Your Spurge Plants Today

Whether you need shade-tolerant groundcover or bright, sculptural accents for dry, sunny gardens, our Spurge plants offer lasting beauty with very little effort. Nature Hills Nursery ships healthy, hardy plants right to your door and ready to thrive!