Cypress Spurge

[matchynishi]

I've been given a container of Cypress Spurge (Yellow Mound), and discovered that it's a weed when I googled it. I wanted to ask if anyone in the comm has it in their garden, and whether it's somewhat manageable? If not, would it be advisable to put it in my front lawn near the pavement so it can't spread as much... I'm a n00b gardener in the

Comments

[leeneh]

"Invasive" would mean that it's a plant that not only doesn't belong naturally where you are (and this one definitely doesn't if you're in Canada), but it is also a serious threat to the local ecosystems. Since cypress spurge tends to throw its seeds in a radius of 5 metres in all directions, it will not be contained to your front yard even should you manage to contain its rootsystem, through which it also spreads equally prolifically. I'd get rid of it, were it me in your situation. They do grow naturally here where I am, but I wouldn't put it in my garden for any reason. Not even in a pot as I might with other, less prolific "pretties".

[matchynishi]

Wow, didn't realize it was that big of a threat... I'll get rid of it, thank you for your advice!

[greenshadows]

KILL IT! KILL IT NOW!!!

Sorry to shout, but this is a horrible plant. :( Not all euphorbias are evil and this one's kinda pretty, but you will always regret planting it if you do. Yes, I learned the hard way. ~

[matchynishi]

aldskaldsfk okay thank you, composting it asap!!! I hope you've gotten rid of yours without *too* much trouble..!

[mmegaera]

Be careful about composting invasives. That's a great way to help them spread. You may want to dispose of it in a more, er, permanent manner.

[matchynishi]

wow. T_T never thought of that... i will dispose of it in the permanentest manner possible..!

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