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    Euphorbia characias 'Humpty Dumpty'

    Also Known As

    • Euphorbia 'Humpty Dumpty'
    • Humpty Dumpty Spurge

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Euphorbia characias 'Humpty Dumpty' plant details

    Euphorbia characias 'Humpty Dumpty' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chartreuse and green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia characias 'Humpty Dumpty'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, rock garden, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia characias 'Humpty Dumpty'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Selected for its smaller habit, 'Humpty Dumpty' grows to 3' with a an equal or slightly greater spread. The green foliage takes on chartreuse tones in winter, and yellow-green flowers are produced from March to April. Smaller than both E. characias and E. wulfenii. Hardy to 0 °F.

    By: Native Sons

    Short and husky selection with maroon eyes in chartreuse bracts. Evergreen clump forming perennial 2' x 2'

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia characias 'Humpty Dumpty' plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia characias 'Humpty Dumpty'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 20"-30"

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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