Euphorbia cyparissias

A delightful, somewhat invasive plant that has a spreading growth habit. The foliage consists of short upright stems clad in slender leaves that give a somewhat feathery appearance. They take on excellent autumn colours which are often reflected in the cultivar names, for example 'Fens Ruby'. There are yellow flowers in spring which add to its visual attraction. This plant will spread underground during winter and may appear in unexpected places. Grow it where it can spread without becoming a nuisance. It is excellent groundcover beneath shrubs but is unsuited to rockeries where there are small plants that could be overwhelmed.