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    Euphorbia Blackbird™ PP17178

    Scientific Name: Euphorbia 'Nothowlee'

    Also Known As

    • Euphorbia 'Blackbird'
    • Blackbird Spurge

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Euphorbia Blackbird™ PP17178 plant details

    Euphorbia Blackbird™ PP17178 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with black and purple foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia Blackbird™ PP17178

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black and purple
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: mounding, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia Blackbird™ PP17178

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Euphorbia Blackbird has been and remains one of the best burgundy-black-leaved spurges for the garden. The burgundy tone differs from other cultivars in being a cool black -- rather than a warm burgundy or maroon -- though the new foliage is tinted red. The flower heads are comprised of dark burgundy-black bracts and contrasting yellow flowers on red stems. Tolerant of part shade but the best leaf colour is produced in full sun. Use at the front or middle of the border, in rock gardens and in containers. Flowering lasts for months from early spring to early summer. Cut back each flowering stalk to the base when the bracts begin to whither. Remember: the stems that have not flowered yet will be your flowers for next spring. Deer and rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant. Cultivar name: 'Nothowlee'.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    The deep-maroon (almost black in sun!) foliage of this 20-24" evergreen mounder is lovely in winter containers, as a background for spring bulbs AND with its March-May lime-green flowers. S/M-D/GDr PPAF

    By: Forestfarm

    Zn 6. Yellow bracts. Deep purple foliage.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Euphorbia 'Blackbird' with it's dark purple tinted foliage, sets off brighter hues nearby. We have this in a bed with gravelly soil close to our house, and it has wintered over beautifully for the past 2 years. Flowering bracts will form on the previous season's growth, providing bright yellow green contrast to the dark purple leaves. Plants grow 18" tall and wide. Also a really good choice for containers as it looks great all season long!

    By: Avant Gardens

    New red foliage turns purple black as it matures. This sets the stage for a dynamic contrast between the foliage and the yellow green spring flowers. 18" tall and wide.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia Blackbird™ PP17178 plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia Blackbird™ PP17178

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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