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Euphorbia characias

Bush Spurge

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This perennial will reach about 4' tall and has blue-green leaves with bright green flowers that bloom from late winter to early spring.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.