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Euphorbia characias 'Bruce's Dwarf'

Also Known As

  • Bruce Spurge

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Euphorbia characias 'Bruce's Dwarf' plant details

Euphorbia characias 'Bruce's Dwarf' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 'Bruce's Dwarf'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, clumping, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia characias 'Bruce's Dwarf'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen clumps of blue-grey leaves with large club shaped chartreuse flower heads in late spring. Rounded plant 3' x 3' Great for the dry border with bulbs.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia characias 'Bruce's Dwarf' plant

How to Grow Euphorbia characias 'Bruce's Dwarf'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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