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    Euphorbia stygiana

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Euphorbia stygiana plant details

    Euphorbia stygiana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia stygiana

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia stygiana

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This handsome, handsome, handsome, shrubby euphorb’s striking foliage is where its attraction lies. Grows to 5 or so feet high & wide with sweetly scented, greenish yellow blooms. Full sun to part shade with little summer water once established. Evergreen to 18 to 20 °F, upper USDA zone 8 and resprouts from the base to 10 °F, zone 8a. Slightly larger, more succulent, and hardier than Euphorbia mellifera.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Leathery green leaves that grow in bottle-brush fashion top bare stems to a height of 5' to 6' tall and wide! Chartreuse blooms appear late spring to early summer and are strongly honey-scented. It appreciates a well-drained sight and is drought-tolerant once established.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia stygiana plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia stygiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • bright shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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