Euphorbia characias
Bush Spurge
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.