Sun Spurge

An uncommon weed of newly sown areas which have been neglected in aftercare. An annual weed which is more common in borders which have had the soil disturbed. It flowers during May to October, with 5 yellow-green bracts beneath a capsule fruit. It grows over a wide range of soil pH levels, prefers moist conditions, in an exposed non-shaded situation. It is easily controlled by mowing or hand weeding out of sown areas. Its scientific name is Euphorbia helioscopia.